Lead Translator & Executive Liaison Job at Snail Games (Los Angeles)

Job Description

This role goes beyond traditional translation. The Lead Translator & Executive Communications Liaison will act as a trusted communicator, executive liaison, and confidential support partner to the CEO, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cultural fluency in all high-level communications. In addition to translating spoken and written Mandarin and English communications, this individual will function as a strategic extension of the CEO, assisting with executive correspondence, sensitive conversations, meeting preparation, and real-time interpretation of intent, tone, and context. Discretion, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence are essential. This position requires exceptional linguistic ability, cultural intelligence, and the confidence to operate closely with executive leadership in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.

Job Responsibility

Serve as a primary linguistic and communication partner to the CEO, supporting executive meetings, private discussions, and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
Act as a trusted intermediary and confidant, ensuring messages are accurately conveyed in language, tone, and intent across cultures
Assist the CEO with executive-level communications, including drafting, reviewing, and translating correspondence, talking points, presentations, and internal messages
Support meeting preparation by reviewing agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up communications
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive business, personal, or strategic information
Interpret verbal communications during executive meetings, conferences, negotiations, and presentations across departments
Translate written materials including contracts, reports, internal communications, and executive correspondence with precision and cultural relevance
Ensure accuracy while adapting content to align with cultural, business, and organizational contexts
Proofread and edit translated materials to maintain consistency, tone, and professional quality
Provide translation and localization support to cross-functional teams as needed
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between leadership intent and execution
Support localization efforts and content adaptation for global markets, particularly in gaming, technology, and entertainment

Requirements

Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives or CEOs in a translation, executive liaison, or communications role
High level of discretion, trustworthiness, and emotional intelligence
Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
Flexible schedule with availability for extended hours, international travel, and time-zone-spanning communications
Translation or interpretation experience in business, gaming, technology, or media environments preferred
Degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics, Communications, or a related field (preferred)
Strong cultural awareness and ability to navigate nuanced interpersonal dynamics
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
Strong interpersonal presence, confidence, and adaptability in executive-level settings

Nice to have

Translation or interpretation experience in business, gaming, technology, or media environments preferred
Degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics, Communications, or a related field (preferred)

What we offer

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement: 401(k) with company contributions
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
Professional Development: Access to training, workshops, and conferences

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