Job Summary:
“We Change Lives.” Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its accomplished corps of Imagineers manage the creation – from concept initiation through installation – of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.
Senior Specialist (Interpretation and Translation) – Language Support Services will be providing professional language support to all Lines of Business at Walt Disney Imagineering Shanghai. The successful candidate will be working in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment with collaborations amongst various stakeholders and teams, to ensure the quality and accuracy in all kinds of language support, and facilitate the communication both internally and externally. The daily work scope will include interpretation and translation, covering a wide range of information from day-to-day operations to leadership.
This position will report to Director-Project Management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide interpreting support to all lines of businesses, including conference interpreting (both consecutive and simultaneous), escort interpreting, whispering, etc.
- Document translation, including but not limited to meeting decks, process documents, communication messages, contracts, etc.
- Able to do cross-check and proofreading for the translation done by the team as well we by the external translation agencies to ensure the quality, need to be the final reviewer of the translated documents
- Assist the team on projects and events
- It is a senior Language Support position, potentially lead the language support team, also need to coordinate and cooperate with the overall Walt Disney Imagineering Shanghai team
Desired Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of related professional experience
- Bachelor or Master Degree or equivalent certificates in Translation and Interpretation
- Strong professional skills in consecutive interpretation and in translation from English to Mandarin and Mandarin to English, Excellent simultaneous interpretation capability with the confidence of handling complex dialogues, accents and contents
- Strong communication skills and ability to deliver sensitive messages in a concise and professional manner
- Decent awareness on cultural differences among business partners and be able to bridge the cultural gap between Walt Disney Imagineering Shanghai team and its Chinese partner
- Highly professional, with proven ability to learn fast and adapt to new situations in a short time frame
- Good team player and detail oriented
- Need to work proactively
- Flexibility in schedule based on work assignments; may require some weekends, holidays, as well as early morning and late night work
- Computer and Internet proficiency as well as excellent software skills are required, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
About Shanghai Disney Resort:
As one of the worldwide leaders in family entertainment, Shanghai Disney Resort delivers legendary service and a lifetime of memories for our guests. Joining us in a new world of fantasy, imagination, creativity, and adventure involves creating happiness for the millions of guests who visit our Resort each year. Whether your career journey here is onstage or backstage, there are almost unlimited opportunities for growth and personal development at Shanghai Disney.
* We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
* Specific benefits vary between different roles and may be adjusted according to company policy.
* Shanghai Disney Resort does not charge a fee to submit job applications and has not authorized any individual or company to charge to do so. Please always check our official channels or platforms for the most relevant recruitment information.
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