German Translator Job at Chess.com, Remote

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  • Chess.com
  • Remote

Job Description

Role Description

You are passionate about chess and a meticulous linguist with a deep love for the game. Your expertise in both the English and German 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 German-speaking chess enthusiasts everywhere.

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

Qualifications

  • 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 German.
  • Exceptional linguistic knowledge, including a strong grasp of language theory and structure.
  • Native or near-native fluency in both English and German.
  • 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).

Benefits

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

Job Tags

Contract work, Freelance, Remote work

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