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    Japanese Translator

    Any, United StatesRemoteContractPosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    About Us

    Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the #1 platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess.

    We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community. We are here to support 250M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, content, and tools to serve the community!

    We are a tech company. A gaming company. A content company. And we do it all with passion and commitment to the game. Above all we prize our mission-driven, flat, life-celebrating, no-corporate culture, and we look forward to meeting you and learning more about what you can bring to the team.

    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!)

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    You can learn more about us here:

    • Chess Is For Everyone!
    • Our Values

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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