Vacancy title:
English/Swahili Translator – Internship
Jobs at:
UbongoDeadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 24 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities:
1. Create educational and engaging content.
Main Activities:
• Translation of any written content from English to Kiswahili and vice versa when needed.
• Brainstorm and outline story ideas for Ubongo Kids, Akili and Me, client projects and any future Ubongo Learning shows, working both individually and with the pre-production team.
• Scriptwriting fun, engaging and educational stories that kids and families will love, both in English and Kiswahili that guide kids to learn and love learning, ensuring quality verbal representation of story and learning objectives.
• Translate song lyrics, treatments, reports, blogs and other materials as needed
• Improve Ubongo’s writing and storytelling through continuous reviews, learning and experimentation — always writing from a child-centric perspective and utilizing user testing to inform and inspire stories and learning.
• Help improve team efficiency by cooperating with existing workflows, including but not limited to user testing and production review, and making suggestions for improvements.
• Maintaining and growing Ubongo Learning’s brand, Ubongo Kids and Akili and Me through your stories and songs.
1. Production.
Main Activities:
• Review content (during production meetings or as point person) at all stages of productions (script, storyboard, animatic, animation).
• Prototype of content as needed.
Requirement:
To Be a Match, You’ll need To Be:
• Self-motivated and possess a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner and make significant progress without direct supervision.
• Proof of creative writing skills including but not limited to scripts, books, portfolio of essays, songs, grant applications etc.
• Ownership of projects including debriefing with team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software and research techniques as needed.
• Flexibility in adjusting to new work related requirements as they arise.
• Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Office, internet, and electronic media.
• Bachelor Degree preferred.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
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