Regional Communications Specialist (Korean)

Rotary Club of Monroe, Louisiana•Evanston, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Communications Specialist communicates Rotary’s key messages and elevates our brand to audiences in communities and regions that use languages other than English. Focusing primarily on translation and localization, they work on projects that tell Rotary’s story to our diverse global audiences in relevant and meaningful ways, and on various communications that inform them about our programs, products, and services. This role, in particular, targets Rotary’s audiences in Korea.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Language Services, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
Professional proficiency in English and native fluency in Korean
Native (or near-native) knowledge of Korean culture, society, and history
In-depth regional insight and expertise on subject matters of key importance to Rotary’s strategies, goals, and operations
Professional experience in localization
Workable knowledge of and aptitude in content marketing, digital communications, or journalism
Professional proficiency with using translation technologies, including CAT tools, MT/AI engines, and TMSs, and proven effectiveness in acquiring proficiency in new technologies
Excellent communication (written and verbal), public speaking, collaboration, and organizational skills
Strong multicultural sensitivity and ability to apply principles of inclusivity and belonging to communications
Ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally to Rotary projects and events as assigned

Responsibilities

Translating, localizing, transcreating, editing, post-editing, and reviewing content using institutional knowledge of Rotary and native understanding of target audiences
Identifying stories and creating engaging content for various platforms, including Rotary’s website and social media channels, and maintaining a strong online presence on the platforms that are most relevant to our target language audiences
Speedily acquiring proficiency in new technologies (tools, processes, platforms, etc.) as they are integrated into the team’s workflows and operations
Regionalizing and supporting the implementation of marketing campaigns, communications plans, and other outreach efforts to support the priorities of the organization
Providing expertise on appropriate communication in relevant communities and regions, with the goal of increasing Rotary’s visibility and impact in target markets
Supporting and maintaining regional style guides, terminologies, and translation memories to ensure localization quality and consistency
Contributing to the design and execution of tailored communications and branding strategies that increase the impact of Rotary’s events, publications, projects, and initiatives
Keeping abreast of marketing, messaging, and other communications trends in relevant communities and regions
Collaborating with staff across Rotary’s headquarters and regional offices, as well as with the Rotary Global Media Network and Rotary members in target communities and regions, in communications efforts to advance Rotary’s brand
Supporting the implementation of webinars or in-person meetings to train Rotary members and staff as needed
Occasionally working outside of regular business hours or on weekends as assigned to support communications plans or Rotary events
Helping to devise qualitative and quantitative measures of the impact of the Global Communications team