Bilingual Music Localization & Editorial Specialist (English/Spanish)

Description

We are seeking a bilingual Music Localization & Editorial Specialist to translate, copyedit, and localize Spanish-language educational content. The specialist will apply exceptional English and Spanish proficiency, musical expertise, and editorial judgment to ensure human- and AI-assisted translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, engaging, and faithful to their educational purpose.

• →Review and refine English-to-Spanish translations for accuracy, grammar, orthography, punctuation, clarity, and natural expression, following RAE conventions and QuaverEd style guidelines.
• →Translate, edit, and transcreate songs, chants, and music-based materials while preserving meaning, rhythm, syllabic structure, phrasing, and age-appropriate language.
• →Review lessons, assessments, instructional materials, and interactive screens for educational accuracy, cultural relevance, and K–8 appropriateness.
• →Review Spanish closed captions, transcripts, scripts, and multimedia for readability, linguistic accuracy, and audiovisual alignment.
• →Evaluate AI-assisted translations, identify recurring issues, and improve editorial guidance and localization workflows.
• →Participate in screen reviews, final testing, and quality checks; collaborate with translators, copy editors, project managers, and production teams.

Requirements

• →Degree in Music, Music Education, Translation, Linguistics, Spanish, English, Film, or a related field.
• →Strong knowledge of music theory, musical terminology, and music education.
• →Experience in Spanish-language copyediting, localization, or transcreation; bilingual writing or content development.
• →Experience teaching music or developing K–8 educational content, and writing or adapting songs, scripts, or other creative content.
• →Experience with closed captioning, dubbing, audiovisual production, or localization.
• →Experience reviewing AI-generated content and familiarity with QuaverEd curricula or digital educational platforms are pluses.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Spanish, including grammar, orthography, punctuation, syntax, and stylistic conventions in both languages.
• Creative language adaptation that preserves meaning, tone, cultural nuance, and educational objectives; exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong editorial judgment, organization, time management, cross-functional communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with digital tools and willingness to use AI-assisted editing technologies; commitment to accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and continuous improvement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter along with three references.

The role is not a remote work position. All employees must live within commuting distance of Music Row in Nashville. We are currently requiring all team members to work at minimum 3 days a week in the office on the QuaverEd campus and allowing 2 days remote. This requirement is subject to change at the discretion of the team member's Supervisor and company policies.

QuaverEd, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including 80 hours of vacation per year with an increase after 3 years, 12 paid holidays, 60 hours of sick leave, subsidized health care up to $9,000 per year, a 401(k) program with no participation fees. QuaverEd also offers full employer paid basic life, fertility, health advocate, teladoc, identity theft, and a collegial, supporting atmosphere.

QuaverEd, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.