Japanese Blog Translator (Localization) Job at Duolingo, Remote

a0hCV1dOMi9udjRGN0prM0NmYjk4dHdIQ3c9PQ==
  • Duolingo
  • Remote

Job Description

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we've got more left to do — and that's where you come in.

Come join our Localization team and help us create the informative and fun blog translations for Japanese learners. We are looking for a talented native Japanese translator/proofreader fluent in English to translate the Duolingo Blog (

This is a contract role (no benefits) that can be based anywhere in the world.

Responsibilities:

  • Localize 8 blog posts per month, ensuring they are accurate, charismatic, and reflect Duolingo's style guide and requirements
  • Consult with fellow team members to discuss translations and align on style, tone, and vocabulary
  • Ensure that original content is not only understandable for Japanese audience, but also engaging and compelling

Requirements:

  • Native fluency in Japanese and full professional fluency in English
  • 3+ years of experience in translating, transcreation, proofreading, and/or copywriting for a Japanese audience
  • Experience with Machine Translation Post-Editing
  • A portfolio of past work to demonstrate your expertise
  • Strong interest in Duolingo and our mission
  • Ability to work 5-15 hrs/week (workload may vary from week to week)
  • Experience in any of the following is a plus:
    • Social Media content creation
    • SEO
    • Learning Science or language teaching
    • Localization for online, mobile, and/or game products

About Duolingo

Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice (

Job Tags

Remote job, Contract work,

Similar Jobs

SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER & WASTEWATER/WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Job at SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY

* Instructional Designer * Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator For complete job descriptions, requirements, and application instructions for these and other available positions, please visit our website at: AA/EOE provided by The Altoona Mirror... 

Carters

Retail Sales Manager Job at Carters

 ...in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally...  ...is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company... 

NoorStaffingNursing

CNA Job at NoorStaffingNursing

 ...HIRING NOW: CNA in Staten Island, NY Hourly pay rate: $30 for 22.5 hours = $675 weekly - part time Location: Staten Island, NY Shift: 300 PM - 1130PM or 110o PM - 730 AM Start: 04/21 Duration: 13 week s Ideal candidates should have: 2 years... 

Delaware Park Casino & Racing

Banquet Captain (On-Call) Job at Delaware Park Casino & Racing

 ...Job Requirements Must be able to successfully complete the background check and licensing process, required by the Delaware Lottery. Must be able to successfully oversee a banquet function to completion and direct staffing accordingly. Must possess an ABC Servers... 

Labor Finders

Tow Truck Driver (Class A or Class B/MUST HAVE TOWING EXPERIENCE) Job at Labor Finders

 ...serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel. Keeping truck and associated equipment in clean and good working order....  ...awkward positions. You will also need to have: A valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Good health, physical...