Editor

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) seeks a translator/editor to translate and review content between English and Spanish, ensuring meaning and tone are preserved for diverse audiences. The role requires presenting materials across all departments and collaborating with communications teams in External Affairs.

Responsibilities include editing public-facing content, website text, exhibition materials, newsletters, and social media content, while

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience translating and editing English- and Spanish-language content.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and show alignment with responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate, adapt, and review content between English and Spanish for use across the National Museum of the American Latino.
• Provide bilingual editorial support for public-facing, internal and stakeholder materials.
• Assist with website content, exhibition materials, program descriptions, event listings, educational resources, newsletters, social media content, leadership materials, press materials, visitor information, and signage text.

Skills

Translation English-Spanish

Editing

Bilingual editing

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located inCommunications and Marketing, External Affairs,National Museum of the American Latino(NMAL),UnderSecretary forMuseums and Culture,Smithsonian Institution (SI).

Experience:

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as (1) writing, editing, and proofreading English- and Spanish-language content (2) translating and reviewing written materials from English to Spanish and Spanish to English while preserving the meaning, tone, and intent of the original text; and (3) ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and appropriateness for multiple audiences.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

OR

master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

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

This position has a Selective Placement Factor. A Selective Placement Factor refers to a knowledge, skill, ability, or other characteristic that is essential for satisfactory performance in a specific position, in addition to the basic qualification requirements. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Selective Placement Factor as described in this announcement. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor will be eliminated from consideration.

Selective Placement Factor:

Successfully translate,adapt and review content between English and Spanish for use across the National Museum of the American Latino,supporting all museum departments. Providing translation and bilingual editorialsupport for public-facing, internal and stakeholder materials, including:

• Website content
• Exhibition and interpretive materials
• Public program descriptions
• Event listings
• Educational resources
• Advancement communications
• Newsletters
• Social media content
• Leadership materials
• Press and public affairs materials
• Visitor information
• Signage text