Editor

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

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Communications and Marketing, External Affairs, National Museum of the American Latino(NMAL), Under Secretary for Museums 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,adaptand review content between English and Spanishfor use acrosstheNationalMuseum of the American Latino,supportingall museum departments. Providing translation andbilingual editorialsupport forpublic-facing, internalandstakeholder materials, including:

• Website content
• Exhibition andinterpretive materials
• Public program descriptions
• Eventlistings
• Educationalresources
• Advancement communications
• Newsletters
• Social media content
• Leadership materials
• Press andpublicaffairsmaterials
• Visitorinformation
• Signagetext