Bilingual Editor & Translator for Museum Content

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an Editor who provides bilingual editorial, translation, and support services to all units. You will edit and produce museum content for digital and print platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality communication.

Responsibilities include copy-editing, writing, translating between English and Spanish, and coordinating with vendors and designers to develop print and digital materials while maintaining the museum voice and standards across

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized editorial experience in English and Spanish.
• Ability to write, edit, proofread, and translate for multiple audiences.
• Strong command of style, grammar, and terminology consistency.

Responsibilities

• Copy-edit, write, proofread, and verify content for digital, print, exhibition, and leadership communications.
• Edit and review content for accuracy, style, formatting, and translation.
• Translate, adapt, and review content between English and Spanish for public-facing and internal use.
• Coordinate with vendors, designers, printers, and distributors for print and digital materials.

Skills

Copy-editing

Editing

Translation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree

Graduate degree

LL.B./J.D.

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an Editor who provides bilingual editorial, translation, and support services to all units. You will edit and produce museum content for digital and print platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality communication.

Responsibilities include copy-editing, writing, translating between English and Spanish, and coordinating with vendors and designers to develop print and digital materials while maintaining the museum voice and standards across