Language Editor – Tokyo 2020

At Olympic Channel Services, we are looking for Language Editors who are ready to join an international team editing/writing/translating international language sections (English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Hindi) of the Tokyo 2020 Games-time website, tokyo2020.org.

 Responsibilities

• Translating stories from English into Spanish, French, Mandarin or Hindi
• Identifying, writing stories of localised interest, based on language, to Olympic fans
• Adapting stories from native language agency feed
• During Gamestime, responsible for real-time publishing, updating of content in fast-paced, pressure-filled environment
• Edit, revise, rewrite wire service copy as required, especially during Gamestime.
• Coordinate/collaborate with Editor in Chief, news editors, language editors and Tokyo2020
• colleagues on content ideas
• Ensure all content meets IOC standards for integrity and production quality
• Establish a consistent tone and voice, engaging and appealing to Olympic fans across all platforms

Qualifications

• Solid news judgment, ability to think quickly and act appropriately under pressure
• Strong knowledge of Olympic sports
• Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and what drives fan interest
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.
• At ease in international environment
• Self-starter, plus ability to work in a team; adaptability in changing environment
• In sync with Olympic values of friendship, excellence, respect
• Positive, open-minded personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – diplomacy, tact and discretion
• Detail-oriented, organized, effective multitasking

Workplace and Environment

• Fast paced work environment;
• These positions are remote freelance opportunities that start between January and May 2021 and last until August 2021; candidates can be located anywhere in the world.
• Work weekends, nights, holidays as required.