Tamil Translator
About this role
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!)
Company at a glance
Chess.com is the #1 chess destination with more than 235 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.
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