Description: Juilliard Global Ventures (“JGV”) is a newly launched initiative of The Juilliard School that is developing digital and distance learning programs designed to extend the educational reach of the School and produce new revenue streams to support the School’s mission; JGV will also encompass site-based initiatives such as the Tianjin Juilliard School. Reporting to the Managing Director for Operations for JGV, the Translation Specialist will be responsible for translating all content for JGV’s digital products, websites and social media postings into simplified Chinese.

Responsibilities:

• As JGV develops content for its digital products, work with the JGV team and collaborating organizations to prepare and proof simplified Chinese translations of all written text in those products, including essays, audio transcripts, episode titles, and other elements
• Work with the website and app developers, graphic designers, and social media agencies developing Juilliard’s digital presence in China to deliver timely translations of website content and social media posts
• Monitor social media posts about Juilliard, the Tianjin Juilliard School, and Juilliard’s digital products in Chinese social media channels
• Coordinate effectively with the Tianjin Juilliard School development team, proofreaders, translation agencies, cultural liaisons, and others as needed
• Translate business presentations and correspondence into Chinese for JGV’s leadership as needed
• Research the best and most accurate Chinese characters for specific composers, titles of works, and technical terms within the fields of music, dance, and drama
• At the direction of JGV’s Director of Marketing, create appropriate written content in Chinese for social media and blog posts on Juilliard’s Chinese websites
• Ensure that Juilliard’s “voice” and tone is properly conveyed in all translations

Qualifications:

• Native Mandarin speaker
• Considerable knowledge of classical music and the performing arts
• Commitment to working on strict deadlines that will occasionally require after-hours office work or evening and weekend work at home
• Availability to respond to occasional, urgent translation needs during business hours in China
• Demonstrated, superior writing skills in both English and Simplified Chinese
• The ability to represent the Juilliard brand well in all aspects of the role
• A positive, “can-do” attitude, indicated by an ability to work effectively with professionals, students, artists and administrators from different cultures/backgrounds
• Degree in music or relevant subject in the humanities
• Ability to read and write in Traditional Chinese a plus
• Familiarity with html code is a plus

Please include a cover letter specific to this position, salary history and resume. To apply, please click on the following link: http://goo.gl/HjEZOl