Spanish Music Content Translator Job at QuaverEd in Nashville

Position Overview

Salary Range: $55,000‑$60,000 based on education and experience.

QuaverEd, Inc. is a leading educational technology company located on Music Row in Nashville, TN. We are dedicated to creating engaging and innovative educational resources for elementary and middle school‑aged children.

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Spanish Music Content Translator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a native Spanish speaker with exceptional bilingual skills in English and Spanish, possessing a strong background in music education and translation. Ideally, the candidate will have studied music or taught music in Spanish in a Latin American country. It is also a plus if this person has experience in song translation.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate QuaverEd curriculum and resources from English to Spanish while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and quality.
• Edit, proofread, and revise translations based on feedback to ensure consistency and clarity in neutral Latin‑American Spanish.
• Review Spanish resources for the QuaverEd website, including educational activities, ensuring they are age‑appropriate and culturally relevant.
• Research to effectively communicate ideas and information in Spanish, tailored to the target audience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including writers, musicians, teachers, software developers, audio engineers, and graphic artists to ensure cohesive and effective content delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Music, Spanish, Translation, or related field.
• Proven experience translating educational content from English to Spanish, with a strong understanding of educational terminology.
• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school‑aged children is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of neutral Latin‑American Spanish and regional variations.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in research methodologies related to translation and educational content development.
• Proficiency in Google Apps G Suite or Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of task management software programs such as Asana is a plus.

Additional Information

• Location: Middle Tennessee (must move here within 90 days).
• Application Requirements:
  • Resume, three references, and a cover letter in both English and Spanish (with the heading “Translator Found”).
  • Translation Task: Please choose a paragraph from an English text (related to education or a literary piece) and translate it into Spanish. This task will help us evaluate your translation skills and attention to detail.
  • Portfolio or samples of previous translation work, particularly in educational content, if available.
• All employees must live within commuting distance of Music Row in Nashville. The position requires a minimum of three days a week in the office; up to two days may be remote.

QuaverEd, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including 80 hours of vacation per year with an increase after 3 years, 12 paid holidays, 60 hours of sick leave, subsidized health care up to $9,000 per year, subsidized life insurance, a 401(k) program with no participation fees, and a collegial, supporting atmosphere.

QuaverEd, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.