German 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 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.
What you'll do
- 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.
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 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).
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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