Apply: WGSN - Spanish Editor - New York

Reference: NA-85-1
Job Description: Spanish Editor
Business: WGSN - Localization
Location: New York
 
SUMMARY
The primary role of WGSN Spanish editor is to edit translations of WGSN’s fashion/lifestyle/consumer insight content into neutral Spanish and keep WGSN’s Spanish site up to date on the daily basis. He/she will work with a peer editor to select content for the Spanish site based on industry insight and regional trend.  
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Edit Spanish translations of WGSN’s fashion/lifestyle/consumer insight content into neutral Spanish, ensuring the spirit and intent of the original English concepts are conveyed precisely with a natural flow; make certain that all Spanish localization content are grammatically accurate, free from spelling error, and contain correct terminologies on a consistent basis
  • Handle in-house localization requests from WGSN’s other departments as may be required
  • Localize and maintain keywords database and keep these terminologies consistent across WGSN’s Spanish localization content
  • Consistently deliver high quality Spanish localization content by deadlines arranged by the department’s managers
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with all to ensure smooth execution of localization content onto multi medias that include but not limited to trend reports, videos, and marketing collaterals
  • Contribute to the development and management of the WGSN Spanish website content and assist in publishing Spanish marketing newsletters as may be required
  • Follow the latest fashion, lifestyle and consumer insight trends in the Spanish-speaking markets and understand basic WGSN user behavior from analytics reports and data to enable the best content selection for WGSN’s Spanish website
  • Coordinate with freelance Spanish editor(s) on an as needed basis. This includes training, assigning work, keeping track of their workflow, and providing directions & answers to their questions; review translation tests from potential freelancer candidates
  • Cover for peer Spanish editor when he/she is away from the office
REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND SKILLS:
  • Must be fully bilingual Spanish-English with exceptional command in reading, translating and translation-editing for neutral Spanish
  • Outstanding English & Spanish comprehension and verbal/written communication skills
  • Proficient in researching for the most relevant localization terminologies according to the context given
  • Produce high-quality localization content under tight deadlines; writing must be concise and grammatically accurate
  • Passionate about language & fashion; prior experience handling Spanish content in fashion, lifestyle or publishing industry are strongly preferred
  • Degree in Translation, Localization, Journalism or Communications from a Spanish university strongly preferred
  • A team player, fast learner and great multi-tasker who is open to challenges. He/She should be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working with a group of people from different teams
  • A proactive communicator, has good command in time management
  • Usage proficiency in Apple computer and Google tools
  • Basic understanding of market research and Google Analytics desired
Company Background:

Do We Inspire You?
As a business-to-business media company connecting leading professionals globally through insightful market-leading Exhibitions, vibrant Festivals, and precise Informational Services, we inspire people to join us from around the globe with our strong ethics, integrity and clear focus for the future.

Can You Inspire Us?
As an ever expanding global business, we thrive upon fresh talent, new ideas, and unique approaches to make our businesses and people flourish. With exciting opportunities in sales, marketing, recruitment, to name a few, we want you to try things differently, show us your creativity, and inspire us by being you.

So WhyNot Join Us and Discover What You Can Do?
With a choice of vibrant and prestigious brands, it is simple to begin a career to flourish.

How Do I Apply?
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