Russian Translator (Part-Time)

About UsChess.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 200M+ 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 YouYou are passionate about chess and a meticulous linguist with a deep love for the game. Your expertise in both the English and Russian 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 Russian-speaking chess enthusiasts everywhere.What you'll doHelp translate user interfaces of all Chesscom apps (Chesscom, Chesscom Mobile, ChessKid, ChessKid Mobile, Dr Wolf, etc).Help translate marketing campaigns.Help translate Coach analysis.Review previously submitted translations and ensure they're high quality.Preferred SkillsDemonstrated expertise in chess with a deep understanding of its terminology, reflected by a minimum Chess.com" dir="ltr">Chess.com rating of 1500 (2000+ preferred).Proven professional experience in translating complex texts between English and Russian.Exceptional linguistic knowledge, including a strong grasp of language theory and structure.Native or near-native fluency in both English and Russian.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.Availability to work a flexible part-time schedule, averaging 10-20 hours per week.About the OpportunityThis is a part-time opportunity with an estimated 10-20 hours/week on average. We are 100% remote (work from anywhere!---You can learn more about us here:https://www.chess.com/article/view/how-chess-com-virtual-team-works-togetherhttps://www.chess.com/aboutWe look forward to meeting you!Originally posted on Himalayas

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