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 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 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.
Review previously submitted translations and ensure they're high quality.

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated expertise in chess with a deep understanding of its terminology, reflected by a minimum 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 Opportunity

This is a part-time opportunity with an estimated 10-20 hours/week on average.
We are 100% remote (work from anywhere!

Russian Translator (Part-Time)

Anywhere in the world

Remote

Mid-level

Chess.com