Japanese Blog Translator (Localization) Job at Duolingo, Remote

b3N3R1RKTlBYMlJhenEwRzZUdzNQcEdvcFE9PQ==
  • 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

Slumberland Furniture

Warehouse Worker Job at Slumberland Furniture

 ...goal of providing an exceptional customer experience and quality furniture for a great price! Warehouse Worker Job Benefits DailyPay...  ...to and from the show floor; display or rewrap for storage, delivery, customer pickup or shipment Incoming: unload, identify, inspect... 

Compass Group, North America

PATIENT EXPERIENCE MANAGER, Johnson City, TN Job at Compass Group, North America

 ...Technology Solutions, Patient Transportation, Laundry & Linen, Facilities Management, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at Positions at this...  ...all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance,... 

LifeStance Health

Clinical Psychologist -Sign on Bonus Job at LifeStance Health

 ...fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively seeking talented Clinical Psychologists to join our new clinic in Lawrence or our Overland Park, KS who are passionate about patient care... 

FiveStar Senior Living

Director of Health and Wellness Job at FiveStar Senior Living

 ...About the Job: The Director of Health & Wellness is part of the Care Services Team and will be responsible in overseeing the comprehensive care services provided to our residents. This pivotal role ensures high standards of care and ensures compliance with all regulatory... 

Sport Clips

Hair Stylist/Barber Job at Sport Clips

 ...Sport Clips Haircuts is Hiring Hair Stylists! Do What You Love. Love What You Do. Job Description: Sport Clips, the nation's leading mens and boys hair care franchise, is looking for talented and passionate Hair Stylists and Barbers to join our team! We thrive...