Description review
Japanese Translator
Chess.com · Remote · back to the listing
HR standards
64/100
needs work
Title ↔ description
88/100
strong
Reads as
Translator
100% confident
What this role officially is
translator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Translators transcribe written documents from one or more languages to another ensuring that the message and nuances therein remain in the translated material. They translate material backed up by an understanding of it, which can include commercial and industrial documentation, personal documents, journalism, novels, creative writing, and scientific texts delivering the translations in any format.
Also known as: linguistic coordinator, sworn translator, scientific translator, financial translator, medical translator, video game translator
What the listing never says
- 16 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
The listing, marked up
Nothing in the wording of this listing tripped a check. The scores above still judge how complete and coherent it is.
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!)
---
You can learn more about us here:
• Chess Is For Everyone!
• Our Values
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.
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!)
---
You can learn more about us here:
• Chess Is For Everyone!
• Our Values
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.