Translations Specialist / Document Editor - Translations Department Assistant

We are looking for a Translations Department Specialist to assist our Translations Department Manager in working with our Project Managers and Translators to complete document translations for a variety of clients both local and remote.

If this feels like the position for you, please respond with a detailed resume complete with education, previous work experience, and references. We are an EOE.

Responsibilities and Duties

Upon hire, our candidate will work alongside our Translations Department Manager to:

• Supervise Project Managers and manage a pool of Freelance Translators


• Hire new Project Managers and Freelance Translators as necessary


• Oversee translation projects from start to finish


• Review completed translations for quality assurance before returning them to the client


• Submit reports


• Complete other administrative and project-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

We require someone who:

• Has at minimum a bachelor's degree (in business, linguistics, or a related field)


• Possesses advanced Adobe Creative Cloud applications (TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED)


• Possesses advanced computer skills, especially proficiency in Microsoft Office (TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED)


• Possesses exceptional communication skills (both oral and written)


• Possesses experience working with WordPress or another web content publishing tool


• Has proven organization and planning skills, and has the ability to multitask and prioritize


• Has a keen eye for detail and an eagerness to learn


• Lives in the Columbus, Ohio area


• Has a clean background check and can pass a drug screening

We would prefer someone who also:

• Possesses experience with Translation Management Systems or Project Management Tools (Flow, Wordbee, etc...)


• Possesses experience managing employees and/or contractors


• Possesses at least one year of translation and/or proofreading experience


• Possesses experience with e-learning Content Management Systems (Moodle, Blended Schools, etc...)


• Possesses fluency in at least one foreign language (more is a huge plus!!)