English to Spanish Content Translator (temporary full-time)

Weber State University's Marketing & Communications department is seeking a detail-oriented, culturally fluent individual with strong translation skills for a temporary full-time English to Spanish Content Translator position. This role is funded for up to 12 months, with a possible extension for another 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the translator and Spanish-language expert to help the university reach Spanish-speaking students, prospective students, and their parents.
• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications department, Community Education Center, Admissions, and other stakeholders to determine and prioritize translation needs; review Utah demographics to determine appropriate translations for the widest possible Spanish-speaking audience.
• Write, translate, review, and edit a variety of products, including press releases, websites, social media, newsletters, fliers, ads, brochures, and other assigned projects.
• Ensure Spanish-language publications have correct spelling and grammar, compelling content, and professional polish.
• Consistently seek ways to improve the quality of Spanish-language products and services provided by the university.
• Work under deadline pressure and accommodate quick-turnaround translation needs in crisis scenarios; coordinate with WSU Public Safety and Police Department to translate portions of their webpages.
• Review and translate key sections of weber.edu, using appropriate language and tone, with a special focus on the Admissions homepage, Building Puentes homepage, and pages targeted toward parents.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across campus, including writers, designers, marketing coordinators, and university leadership.
• Maintain a glossary or style guide to ensure institutional terms remain consistent across all translated products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in translation and/or language-related fields (including English, communication, journalism, public relations, marketing).
• Native or near-native language proficiency in both English and Spanish (skills at Advanced High or Superior ACTFL proficiency).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate, edit, revise, or rewrite text-based content in Spanish.
• Strong written communication, copyediting, and proofreading skills in the target language, with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of the cultures related to both languages to understand cultural references and nuances.
• At least 2 years of previous work experience as a professional translator.
• Knowledge of transcreation, localization, or audiovisual translation.
• Knowledge of Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and other translation technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and retirement benefits.
• Wellness program with release time and paid incentives.
• Tuition benefits.
• Free tickets to athletic and performing arts events.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

The annual salary for this position starts at $51,000 and may increase based on candidate qualifications.

Background check required as a condition of employment.