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Tamil Translator

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in chess with a deep understanding of its terminology.
  • Proven professional experience in translating complex texts between English and Tamil.
  • Exceptional linguistic knowledge, including a strong grasp of language theory and structure.
  • Native or near-native fluency in both English and Tamil.

Responsibilities

  • Help translate user interfaces of all Chesscom apps.
  • Help translate marketing campaigns.
  • Review previously submitted translations and ensure they're high quality.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Time Management
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Communication

About the company

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Work at Chess.com!

Chess.com is the #1 chess destination with more than 150 million members! Play for free, join tournaments, and improve your game with lessons and videos from top Grandmasters and coaches. Improve your tactics, strategy, analytical thinking and problem solving with training tools and discussion forums. Our site and apps are a labor of love, from our 100% remote global team of over 700 passionate chess fans.

Company details

Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

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.


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


Preferred Skills

  • Demonstrated expertise in chess with a deep understanding of its terminology.
  • Proven professional experience in translating complex texts between English and Tamil.
  • Exceptional linguistic knowledge, including a strong grasp of language theory and structure.
  • Native or near-native fluency in both English and Tamil.
  • Excellent communication skills with a high degree of responsiveness.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.


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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