Bilingual Content Editor & Translator (English/Spanish)

Nashville Public Radio; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution is seeking an Editor who provides bilingual editorial, translation, and support services across departments. You will edit a broad range of museum content for digital and print platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality communication.

You will translate, adapt, and review content in English and Spanish for public-facing and internal communications, coordinating with vendors and design teams to produce print and digital materials while maintaining the

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience includes writing, editing, and proofreading English- and Spanish-language content; translating and reviewing materials; ensuring clarity and audience-appropriate content.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and clearly demonstrate alignment with responsibilities and required experience.
• Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service; total hours per week should be noted.
• There is a selective placement factor requiring translation/adaptation between English and Spanish across multiple museum materials.

Responsibilities

• Copy-edit, write, proofread, and verify content for various formats and audiences.
• Edit and review print and digital content for accuracy, style, and translation.
• Translate and review content between English and Spanish for public-facing and internal communications.
• Coordinate with vendors, authors, designers, printers, and distributors to develop print and digital materials.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Editing

Translation

Proofreading

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

2 years graduate education

LL.B. or J.D., if related

Job description

Smithsonian Institution is seeking an Editor who provides bilingual editorial, translation, and support services across departments. You will edit a broad range of museum content for digital and print platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality communication.

You will translate, adapt, and review content in English and Spanish for public-facing and internal communications, coordinating with vendors and design teams to produce print and digital materials while maintaining the