Spanish Language Strategy Lead

NYC Campaign Finance Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Campaign Finance Board is seeking a Language Strategy Manager to lead Spanish-language translation, localization, and QA. You will oversee the agency’s Spanish content quality, work with Marketing and Public Relations, and ensure culturally resonant messaging for NYC voters and candidates.

You will manage translation workflows, assess linguistic quality, and guide strategy for campaigns and community outreach in Spanish. This role emphasizes collaboration, high standards, and impact.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Spanish linguistics, translation, localization, and SEO best practices.
• Knowledge of cultural sensitivity and audience research for diverse NYC Spanish-speaking communities.
• Experience leading translation teams and establishing SOPs, SLAs, and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Spanish-language translation, transcreation and localization work across print, digital, audio, video, and web content.
• Direct and optimize the Spanish language team’s use of translation management systems (RWS Trados and Smartling).
• Develop SLAs and quality standards for Spanish-language deliverables and ensure timely production.
• Mentor Language Access Specialists and expand linguistic resources as needed.

Skills

Advanced translation

Transcreation

Bilingual writing

Terminology & style guides

Quality assurance

Translation management systems

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Campaign performance evaluation

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

RWS Trados

Smartling

Job description

NYC Campaign Finance Board is seeking a Language Strategy Manager to lead Spanish-language translation, localization, and QA. You will oversee the agency’s Spanish content quality, work with Marketing and Public Relations, and ensure culturally resonant messaging for NYC voters and candidates.

You will manage translation workflows, assess linguistic quality, and guide strategy for campaigns and community outreach in Spanish. This role emphasizes collaboration, high standards, and impact.