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Grace Lee

@gracelee2

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Experienced Korean–English translator specializing in media localization.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in media localization and translation that value cultural accuracy, editorial excellence, collaborative teams, clear style guides, and opportunities to manage projects and mentor others while working on deadline-driven broadcast or live-event content.

I am a native Korean translator with over 19 years of experience in Korean ↔ English translation, localization, copy-editing, and linguistic quality assurance, focused on producing culturally accurate, audience-focused subtitles and translated content for broadcast and live events.

I have managed translation workflows, maintained glossaries and style guides, conducted linguistic quality checks, and provided live interpretation and MC services for high-profile entertainment and political events, consistently delivering precise, deadline-driven work that preserves tone and clarity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Translator

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Freelance

Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 2 months)

Provided Korean↔English translation and live interpretation for entertainment and political events, serving as MC/translator for major K-pop showcases and community events to ensure seamless bilingual communication.

Simultaneous Interpretation Cultural Mediation

Subtitle Editor

MBC America

Jan 2012 - Dec 2025 (13 years 11 months)

Managed translation and copy-editing of Korean television content for U.S. broadcast and streaming, producing culturally accurate English subtitles and refining translations to ensure natural flow and brand-aligned voice.

Subtitling Copy Editing Localization Cultural Adaptation

News Reporter

RadioK 1230 AM

May 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 7 months)

Delivered live Korean-language news broadcasts and produced translated news segments with high linguistic precision under tight deadlines, conducting interviews with public officials and community leaders.

Broadcasting Korean Language Journalism Translation Interviewing Editorial Standards Research

Translator Intern

The Korea Times

Mar 2007 - May 2008 (1 year 2 months)

Translated Korean news articles into clear, audience-focused English while preserving tone and factual accuracy, conducting research to ensure cultural and contextual precision in reporting.

Research Copy Editing Newsroom Support Fact Checking Audience Engagement