Bilingual Editor & Translator (English/Spanish)

Smithsonian; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution seeks a bilingual translator/editor to support the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) in Washington, DC. The role focuses on translating and adapting content between English and Spanish for diverse audiences and across materials such as websites, exhibitions, and public programs.

The position requires specialized experience in translation/editing and a Selective Placement Factor for bilingual support across museum departments, with collaboration across internal

Qualifications

• Translate, adapt and review content between English and Spanish for NMAL communications.
• Provide bilingual editorial support for public-facing, internal and stakeholder materials.

Responsibilities

• Translate and adapt content across museum materials and communications.
• Edit and review public-facing, internal, and stakeholder materials.
• Support website content, exhibition materials, public program descriptions, and newsletters.

Skills

English-Spanish translation

Editing & proofreading

Multi-audience content review

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

2 years of graduate education

LL.B. or J.D. (related)

Job description

Smithsonian Institution seeks a bilingual translator/editor to support the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) in Washington, DC. The role focuses on translating and adapting content between English and Spanish for diverse audiences and across materials such as websites, exhibitions, and public programs.

The position requires specialized experience in translation/editing and a Selective Placement Factor for bilingual support across museum departments, with collaboration across internal