COMET Translator (Casual)

Responsibilities

• Translate COMET publications (web-based, multimedia content on a variety of technical and scientific topics for meteorologists and Earth sciences professionals) from English into French, including web-based multimedia lessons, training guides, job aids, digital images, animated sequences, videos, narrations, reference materials, and related assets.
• Contribute to a list of French terms for each project and update COMET’s English-French glossary of hydrometeorological and other scientific terms as needed; research concepts and terminology as needed.
• Edit/review other French translations, sometimes by volunteers or outside groups, for completeness, proper syntax, grammar and terminology, consistency with the English original, and appropriateness for speakers of French from multiple regions.
• Support social media posts and respond to user questions and queries in French, as needed.
• Translate, edit, proofread, and evaluate materials for other UCAR/NCAR entities when available.
• Collaborate directly with members of COMET’s graphic design and web development team to build and edit translated publications for MetEd and COMET websites, provide input on translation-related issues, correct linguistic and technical issues identified in the original English publications, and address technical issues related to linguistic problems on MetEd and the underlying learning management system (LMS).
• Evaluate translated materials for correct functionality and formatting on MetEd website, and consult with technical staff to find solutions, as needed.

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in both French and English, with the ability to develop and localize content for specific French-speaking audiences (Europe, Caribbean, Africa, Canada) if necessary, while recognizing the global reach of web-based materials.
• Demonstrated ability to translate, edit, proofread, and write technical and scientific content in French.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific concepts, particularly related to meteorology, hydrology, and environmental sciences.
• Experience working with a variety of digital content formats, including text, graphics, multimedia, animations, and video.
• Proficiency with common productivity and translation tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and cloud-based CAT tools and TM platforms such as Phrase or XTM.
• Experience with AI applications (Claude) for localization purposes.
• Comfortable producing subtitles, captions, and AI voice-produced audio files for dubbing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in English, French, translation or linguistic studies; 3 years of translation experience.
• Or a bachelor’s degree in English, French, translation or linguistic studies, plus 0 to 2 years of translation experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of HTML editing tools (e.g., VSCodium) and/or graphic editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro).
• Experience developing translation, multimedia, or localization standards and guidelines for multilingual projects.
• Experience leading or coordinating translation activities with translators, vendors, or project partners.

Benefits

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Pay

$29.83/hr - $37.29/hour

Schedule

Part time, Casual