Japanese translator

About You

You are passionate about chess and a meticulous linguist with a deep love for the game. Your expertise in both the English and Japanese languages goes beyond simple fluency, allowing you to appreciate the nuances and structures that create precise, high-quality translations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, are highly responsive, and have a knack for managing your time effectively to meet deadlines. With a strong background in professional translation and a high-level understanding of chess, you are the ideal candidate to ensure our content resonates perfectly with Japanese-speaking chess enthusiasts everywhere.

What you'll do

• Help translate user interfaces of all Chesscom apps (Chesscom Web & Mobile, ChessKid, Dr Wolf, etc).
• Help translate marketing campaigns.
• Help translate Coach analysis, Game Review, Courses, etc.
• Translate & edit graphical assets.
• Review previously submitted translations and ensure they're high quality.

Preferred Skills

• Basic graphic editing skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in chess with a deep understanding of its terminology.
• Proven professional experience in translating complex texts between English and Japanese.
• Exceptional linguistic knowledge, including a strong grasp of language theory and structure.
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Japanese.
• Excellent communication skills with a high degree of responsiveness and the ability to work effectively on collaborative platforms like Slack.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines, occasionally within a 24-48 hour turnaround time (sometimes including weekends/holidays).

About the Opportunity

This is a freelance role with a variable workload, compensated on a per-word basis. We are 100% remote (work from anywhere!)

You can learn more about us here: Chess Is For Everyone!

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