AutoTask is looking for Training Content Translation Intern

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A local IT company AutoTask on East Greenbush is looking for a temporary, part time intern who fluent in not only speaking the Japanese or Mandarin language, but in reading and writing as well. The position would be translation training content for our software program, only about 16 hours a week.

Here is the job description:

Title: Training Content Translation Intern
Status: Temporary Intern
Location: East Greenbush, NY
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Localization Director

Job Summary: 
This position will create local language versions of Autotask software training videos.  They will be given the existing English version of the video and associated script.  They will then translate the script and associated visual aids (PowerPoint, etc) to the target language.  They may directly record the new audio, or professional audio talent may be utilized to create the audio track.  Once the audio track is completed, this position will produce the new video completely in the target language.

Current target languages:  German, Mandarin, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, have a keen sense of accuracy, dependability and thoroughness.  Position requires a minimum of 16 hours per week.


Essential Responsibilities:
•   Create multimedia training content for the Autotask web application, including training videos.
•   Revise existing training materials for new releases. 
•   Work with quality assurance to aid in the QA process.
•   Bilingual oral and written capabilities for the language selected.
•   Coordinate with the Localization Director to meet milestones, schedules and deadlines.

Qualifications:
•   Fluent in English plus one or more of the target languages listed above
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills
•   Excellent technology aptitude
•   Excellent organizational skills
•   Strong attention to detail
•   Experience working with MS Office applications
•   Knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing, graphics and on-line help software a plus
•   Hands-on experience with image editing and diagramming software, such as Photoshop or Adobe a plus

Education Requirements:
•   High School Diploma and pursuing a college degree in Technical Communications, Journalism, Information Technology, Instructional or related field preferred.


****Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.