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Part-Time Translator, Chinese-English

  • Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs
  • Marketing and PR, Advertising and Creative Media Jobs

Description

We are looking for a part-time (up to 30-40 hrs/week) Translator who will be responsible for localizing our Chinese content to English-speaking audiences. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to translation and quality control of Chinese content.

Responsibilities

  • Bilingual in written and spoken English and Chinese
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for the Chinese language as well as Chinese pop culture and entertainment
  • Able to work independently and with minimal supervision

  • A great team player
  • Able to handle last minute changes with schedules, including working on weekends as necessary
  • Affinity for and full understanding of historical dramas and Classical Chinese (文言文 wenyanwen) is a plus
  • Previous experience volunteering on Viki is a plus

Hard Skills

  • Content Creation and Management
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills
  • Cutural expertise
  • Proofreading and editing skills
  • Audio translating experience
  • Simultaneous translations experience
  • Consecutive interpreting expertise

Soft Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Team player
  • Responsible
  • Organized