Language Specialist

The Role: IW Group is seeking experienced bilingual language professionals to translate, adapt, proofread, and refine English-language marketing content for culturally specific audiences. This is not a word-for-word translation role. The ideal candidate can preserve the original strategy and intent while adapting copy so that it feels natural, persuasive, culturally authentic, and appropriate for the intended audience. The specialist will work across written and spoken content, reviewing translations created by both human translators and AI-enabled tools. They will also review human-recorded and AI-generated audio and provide live language and performance coaching during voice-over recording sessions.

What You'll Do: Translate and adapt English advertising, social media, digital, video, and audio copy into target language(s). Transcreate dialogue, calls to action, humor, slang, and culturally specific references rather than relying on literal translation. Proofread and refine human- and AI-generated translations for accuracy, grammar, fluency, consistency, cultural relevance, and brand voice. Ensure that adapted copy preserves the original message, tone, strategy, and marketing intent. Review human-recorded and AI-generated voice tracks for pronunciation, pacing, cadence, tone, emotional delivery, naturalness, and script accuracy. Attend voice-over recording sessions and provide live language, pronunciation, and performance coaching. Make real-time script adjustments when translated dialogue sounds unnatural, does not fit the performance, or exceeds broadcast timing requirements. Identify terminology, localization, cultural, and stylistic issues and recommend clear solutions. Collaborate with creative, production, account, and post-production teams to maintain consistency across written and audio deliverables. Deliver accurate work under fast-paced production timelines and quick-turnaround schedules. What You'll Bring Native or near-native fluency in English and at least one of the designated target languages: Mandarin, with proficiency in written Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese Cantonese, with proficiency in written Traditional Chinese Korean Tagalog/Taglish Vietnamese At least two years of professional experience in translation, transcreation, localization, bilingual copywriting, advertising, or related language work. Demonstrated ability to adapt marketing copy rather than translate it literally. Strong understanding of cultural nuances, idioms, slang, generational language, and audience-specific communication. A strong ear for pronunciation, vocal delivery, pacing, tone, and natural spoken language. Ability to provide clear, constructive coaching to voice-over talent. Ability to make accurate language and script changes in real time during recording sessions. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience adapting copy for advertising, entertainment, social media, or consumer brands. Experience reviewing synthetic speech, AI-generated voices, or AI-assisted translations. Familiarity with television commercials, online video, radio, podcasts, or other audio production. Availability during Pacific Time business hours when recording or production schedules require. Compensation This is an independent contractor position. Compensation is project-based and varies depending on project scope and deliverables. Rates will be shared upon engagement. Rate will range between $75.00-$270.00 depending on project. Equal Employment Opportunity IW Group is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. IW Group provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state, or federal law.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties or responsibilities. Roles and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with