Remote French Campaign Translator & Localization Specialist

Embedded Shishya; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Embedded Shishya is seeking a remote, part-time translator to convert Avaaz campaigns from English into compelling French content. The role includes campaign setup support, content drafting, and collaboration with the French language lead and support teams.

The ideal candidate excels in bilingual communication, is adaptable to varying weekly workloads, and shares a passion for global justice and social impact. Independent contractor status with flexible hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication and translation skills in French with creativity.
• Excellent communication skills in English; work in a bilingual, fast-paced team.
• Professionalism, efficiency and timely results on tight deadlines.
• Flexible and able to handle varying weekly workloads.
• Passion for social change and global justice; collaborative spirit.
• Strong teamwork in a hierarchical, highly collaborative culture.
• Proficient with Google Suite and online tools like Slack and Zoom.
• Ideally understands regional French variations across France/Canada.

Responsibilities

• Translate Avaaz campaigns from English to French into emotive, locally relevant campaigns.
• Provide hands-on campaign development support including emails and landing pages in the backend.
• Identify relevant sources from press and NGOs to support campaigns.
• Monitor and improve the French Avaaz site and related tools for accuracy.
• Support the French campaign team to draft and edit materials: briefings, letters, press releases.
• Review, manage and assist with petitions published by French members.

Skills

French translation

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Tools

Google Suite

Slack

Zoom

Job description

Embedded Shishya is seeking a remote, part-time translator to convert Avaaz campaigns from English into compelling French content. The role includes campaign setup support, content drafting, and collaboration with the French language lead and support teams.

The ideal candidate excels in bilingual communication, is adaptable to varying weekly workloads, and shares a passion for global justice and social impact. Independent contractor status with flexible hours is expected.