Spanish Translator

Description

We are seeking a skilled and passionate English-to-Spanish translator to join our team to help bring Bethel Music’s publishing catalog to Spanish speakers worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both languages, cultural nuances, and the ability to translate song lyrics and additional materials to maintain the original theology, flow, and emotional impact of the composition and communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate English song lyrics into Spanish while preserving message, rhyme, and rhythm
• Adapt lyrics to fit musical phrasing and syllabic structure
• Ensure cultural and theological accuracy in translations
• Collaborate with songwriters, composers, and vocalists to refine translations
• Proofread and edit translated lyrics to maintain quality and consistency
• Provide translations for related materials (e.g., album liner notes, social media, promotional content)
• Stay up to date on language trends and expressions relevant to the Spanish-speaking Christian community
• Record basic reference demos of translated songs

Requirements

• Comfortable communicating via text, Google Sheets, Slack, and Zoom
• Able to communicate and collaborate respectfully in a small group setting
• Responsive to translation requests, with turnaround times ranging from same-day to over 24 hours
• Fluent in both spoken and written Spanish and English
• Strong command of Spanish grammar, punctuation, and syntax
• Creative problem-solving skills and a willingness to improve existing processes
• Experience with songwriting and vocal performance