Translations Manager

Company: Radio Systems Corporation
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Description:
Are you looking for a fast-paced, global work environment in the pet industry? Do you enjoy working with international content and cultures? Then this role might be the perfect fit for you. We are currently seeking a creative, adaptive Translations Manager, familiar with international cultures, to support various global departments. In this role, you will coordinate translation project needs and work as a liaison with our Translations Service Provider (TSP) to ensure translation and localization projects are delivered on time to meet business needs. This role works closely with our global marketing teams to identify international content needs and works to fulfill them. In addition, the Translations Manager organizes translated content within our current PIM/DAM storage structure and communicates with key stakeholders the status & availability of this content.Radio Systems Corporation Headquarters is in Knoxville, TN. Where's that you say? Let's talk about what's famous about Knoxville, TN. We have been called The Marble City and "Scruffy City", names we have embraced as our own. And, what do Quentin Tarantino and Johnny Knoxville have in common? They were both born in Knoxville, TN. We are the home of 1982 World's Fair and we boast of 21 craft breweries in Knoxville now. Check out the Ale Trail. If you like to hike or camp, visit the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and many lakes that are within 30 minutes of Knoxville! Check out Outdoor Knoxville. Take your pick on activities from hiking to biking our Urban Wilderness has a lot to offer. Knox County has great public-school system, no state income tax and low property taxes and low cost of living. What makes Radio Systems a Great Place to Work! Our Company: What do you want to know? We are the world leader in pet products with PetSafe-- Brand, SportDOG-- Brand and Invisible Fence-- Brand. PetSafe-- Brand makes every product from leashes and harnesses, to water fountains and automated feeders and litter boxes. We have a goal to touch over 21 million pets, people and communities around the world annually. We serve a broad range of pet owners from providing the hunter the best gear for a successful hunt, to accommodating the Not-So-Crazy Cat Lady with all the entertaining toys and effective solutions she could ever imagine. How do we do it? By creating a vibrant and active environment within our team. We work hard to be the employer of choice in our communities and, in turn, serve those communities. At Radio Systems Corporation, teammates take the privilege of serving pets, people and community very seriously, but also have a great time doing so. Each project is approached with an attitude of enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and teamwork.Manage translation projects from beginning to end, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and our external TSP to meet project schedules and business needsMain liaison with TSP to ensure aligned upon turn around and costing for translation projectsEngage with global marketing teams to understand translation needs, gaps and success areas to ensure efforts are supporting the global business and driving intended results Work with content creators to track delivery of content needed for translation and ensuring timelines are upheldUnderstand customer needs and expectations for translated/localized content and work with internal stakeholders to help content meet these needs Represent various brands by understanding their needs to help drive content supporting each brand position Approve translation job quotes while meeting our agreed upon pricing/delivery agreement and ensuring proper budget tracking with appropriate GL/Project coding internally Ensure translated content is organized in our PIM/DAM platforms for consistency and deliverability to intended end channels/personnel Perform checks on international glossary ensuring latest content choices are accurately reflected and being leveraged to best represent our brands (both inhouse and out) Develop workflows and process to maximize clarity and efficiency for translation projects (inception to delivery)Work with project management teams to ensure dependencies and deliverables are accurately represented Track and report results to key stakeholders with relation to translation project volumes, turnaround times, costing and budgets Educate stakeholders across the organization (Brand, Category, Digital, Creative, UX/UI) on best practices for global successIdentify translation quality issues and solve them by developing corrective and preventive action plans.

Requirements:
1-2 years related professional experience (linguistics, translations, international content)Bachelor's degree in related field preferred (linguistic, translations, international content) Experience with CMS, PIM or DAM platforms preferredFamiliar with international cultures and languages (multilingual or polyglot preferred)BenefitsRadio Systems is growing and so have our benefits! We offer a collaborative and creative team-oriented work environment where we encourage you to take risks to learn and grow! We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. In addition, we offer a rich wellness program which includes an onsite health clinic, workout facility and of course, we encourage you to bring your dog to work, which is our whole reason for what we do! RSC is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunity for all teammates and fostering a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At Radio Systems Corporation, our teammates are our greatest strength. We strive to build a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve by hiring great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and talent. We recruit and reward teammates based on capability and performance and together we are building a culture that welcomes all dimensions of an individual's identity including race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, educational background, national origin or ancestry, religion, veteran status, or physical ability. We embrace these differences and the unique contributions each teammate brings not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes our company stronger. While we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging, we recognize that we still have more work to do and a lot more to learn.PM20 PI133331874

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