Mandarin Translation Lead — Global Content & Standards

marketamerica; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Market America in Greensboro, NC seeks a Chinese Translation Manager to oversee translation quality, tone of voice, and house style across printed and digital media. You will lead a small team and collaborate with internal stakeholders in key markets to ensure accurate, consistent content.

The role requires strong Chinese/English writing and editing skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple translation projects on tight deadlines while maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• B.A in Translation or equivalent degree and 5+ years in translation.
• ATA certification preferred.
• Fluent in Chinese and English with strong writing/proofing.

Responsibilities

• Translate, edit and proofread business/legal, sales and marketing materials.
• Audit websites and manage large content translation volumes.
• Oversee work of translators, freelancers and contractors.
• Manage work orders, deadlines and project priorities.
• Develop and promote Chinese translation standards and tone of voice.
• Record procedures and archive files on the department Wiki/server.
• Ensure accuracy of product information and legal/scientific claims.
• Stay updated on department procedures and production issues.

Skills

Bilingual Chinese-English

Chinese-English writing

Linguistic skills in Chinese/English

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

B.A in Translation or equivalent

ATA certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CAT tools

Web-based translation tools

Job description

Market America in Greensboro, NC seeks a Chinese Translation Manager to oversee translation quality, tone of voice, and house style across printed and digital media. You will lead a small team and collaborate with internal stakeholders in key markets to ensure accurate, consistent content.

The role requires strong Chinese/English writing and editing skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple translation projects on tight deadlines while maintaining brand standards.