Job Description
Description
COMPANY PROFILE
Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom ®, Eureka Math ™ and PhD Science ™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.
For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org
OUR MARKET POSITION
Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Associate Director of AI & Translation Solutions and working under the supervision of the Lead Translation & Content Editor for Spanish, the Translation & Content Editor will translate and edit K–12 educational content across subjects such as math, science, and humanities using modern translation technologies. This role will focus on leveraging technology to improve productivity while still producing high-quality translation.
Responsibilities
Translation and Post-Editing:
Translate and edit K–12 educational content using CAT tools, machine translation (MT), and other AI-powered translation technologies.
Perform post-editing of machine translation output to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established style guides and glossaries.
Tag Management:
- Ensure accurate placement and handling of tags in translated content, maintaining consistency with the highly formatted source material and adhering to established formatting guidelines.
Adherence to Editorial Standards:
Comply with established translation memories, glossaries, and style guides while ensuring high-quality output.
Provide feedback to improve the usability and effectiveness of linguistic assets when necessary.
Workflow Execution:
Collaborate with the Lead Translation & Content Editor and other team members to meet project deadlines and maintain consistent quality.
Follow detailed workflows and quality assurance protocols to deliver accurate translations.
Other:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest translation tools and workflows relevant to the role.
Develop a deep understanding of the company’s product and target market.
Perform other translation and editing related tasks as directed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience as a translator and/or editor
Experience working with CAT tools and familiarity with machine translation workflows, including post-editing
Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, with strong written and verbal skills in both Spanish and English
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Machine Translation Post-Editing Workflows
Experience working with Language Service Providers (LSPs) or in-house translation teams
Knowledge of K–12 educational content, especially in math, science, or humanities
Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Smartsheet, or other task management platforms
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Status
Full-time
Location
Remote
The expected base salary range for this position is $61,000-$68,000, however the offered salarymay be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.
A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.
New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.
Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [email protected]
Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.
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