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Regional Communications Specialist (Korean)

Rotary International, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208

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Position: Regional Communications Specialist (Korean)

Location:

Evanston, IL

Job Id: 1673

# of Openings: 1

Job Title:

Regional Communications Specialist (Korean)

Area:

Global Communications

Reports to:

Manager of Interpretation

Classification: Exempt

Location:

Evanston, IL

This position is designated as Hybrid - Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week.The specificdaysin the office aredetermined bymanagersbased on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.

Organization Overview Rotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visithttp://www.rotary.org .

Rotary’s Commitment to Belonging At Rotary, we foster a welcoming environment where all employees are valued and empowered. We are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities and supporting the growth and well-being of our team. Join us in building a world where everyone can unite, take action, and create lasting change.

Position Overview The Regional Communications Specialist communicates Rotary’s key messages and elevates our brand to audiences in communities and regions that use languages other than English. Focusing primarily on translation and localization, they work on projects that tell Rotary’s story to our diverse global audiences in relevant and meaningful ways, and on various communications that inform them about our programs, products, and services. This role, in particular, targets Rotary’s audiences in Korea.

You Will Have

Bachelor’s degree or above in Language Services, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Professional proficiency in English and native fluency in Korean

Native (or near-native) knowledge of Korean culture, society, and history

In-depth regional insight and expertise on subject matters of key importance to Rotary’s strategies, goals, and operations

Professional experience in localization

Workable knowledge of and aptitude in content marketing, digital communications, or journalism

Professional proficiency with using translation technologies, including CAT tools, MT/AI engines, and TMSs, and proven effectiveness in acquiring proficiency in new technologies

Excellent communication (written and verbal), public speaking, collaboration, and organizational skills

Strong multicultural sensitivity and ability to apply principles of inclusivity and belonging to communications

Ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally to Rotary projects and events as assigned

You Are Good At

Producing a high volume of localization work on time and with quality

Executing effectively against multiple competing priorities under pressure

Independently planning and organizing your workload, while working effectively as part of a global team

Acquiring up-to-date knowledge of new language- and content-related technologies and applying them in our day-to-day operations

Optimizing source content to ensure higher quality of AI/machine translation output

Expertly applying varying modes of editing (full editing, post-editing, etc.) according to the purpose, audience, platform, and quality requirements of a given text

Identifying issues related to regional relevance and effectiveness in communications materials, and presenting solutions for improvement

Maintaining high quality and brand consistency in all communications

Learning or using existing skills to interpret for meetings and events

You Will Be Responsible For

Translating, localizing, transcreating, editing, post-editing, and reviewing content using institutional knowledge of Rotary and native understanding of target audiences

Identifying stories and creating engaging content for various platforms, including Rotary’s website and social media channels, and maintaining a strong online presence on the platforms that are most relevant to our target language audiences

Speedily acquiring proficiency in new technologies (tools, processes, platforms, etc.) as they are integrated into the team’s workflows and operations

Regionalizing and supporting the implementation of marketing campaigns, communications plans, and other outreach efforts to support the priorities of the organization

Providing expertise on appropriate communication in relevant communities and regions, with the goal of increasing Rotary’s visibility and impact in target markets

Supporting and maintaining regional style guides, terminologies, and translation memories to ensure localization quality and consistency

Contributing to the design and execution of tailored communications and branding strategies that increase the impact of Rotary’s events, publications, projects, and initiatives

Keeping abreast of marketing, messaging, and other communications trends in relevant communities and regions

Collaborating with staff across Rotary’s headquarters and regional offices, as well as with the Rotary Global Media Network and Rotary members in target communities and regions, in communications efforts to advance Rotary’s brand

Supporting the implementation of webinars or in-person meetings to train Rotary members and staff as needed

Occasionally working outside of regular business hours or on weekends as assigned to support communications plans or Rotary events

Helping to devise qualitative and quantitative measures of the impact of the Global Communications team

Leadership Attributes

Collaboration:

Build partnerships and work with others to meet shared objectives

Communication:

Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood

Accountability:

Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions

Productivity:

Achieve results that move Rotary toward its goals

Adaptability:

Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation

Global perspective:

Anticipate trends in the global humanitarian sector to focus Rotary’s efforts appropriately

Salary Range

$76,500 - $85,000

Why Work For Rotary?

Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package

Progressive 401k matching contributions

Above market and generous paid time off package

On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees

Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from

Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options

Please note:

Rotary does not provide VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance

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