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Khan Academy · 4 months ago

Telugu Localization Expert (Science)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

Khan Academy is a fast-paced, nonprofit startup on a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. They are seeking a Telugu Localization Expert to manage a team responsible for localizing Math and Science content from English to Telugu, ensuring quality and relevance for learners in India.

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Responsibilities

Reviewing and Editing KA Science Telugu content and/or creating and localizing new content (videos & text) as needed; keeping quality metrics in mind (Contextualisation, cohesion, rigor, clarity, pedagogical approach, etc.)

Collect on-ground feedback on content by interacting with state teachers and incorporating the feedback into the content

Managing a team of 5-6 localization experts

Going through Telugu Science textbooks to highlight any modifications needed before localisation

Reading through original material, reviewing it and rewriting it the target language in case needed, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained

Along with State Board and NCERT Books using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used

Researching on relevant phraseology to find the correct translation

Proofreading and editing final translated versions on the basis of the basic quality parameters (Meaning, Readability, Compliance, Terminology, Consistency and Linguistics)

Retaining and developing knowledge on specialist areas of translation

Adapting Khan Academy’s Style Guide for your language (Telugu)

Developing glossary for the specific terminologies to be used in Khan Academy’s localization process and continuously update it with new terminology

Qualification

Telugu fluencyScience knowledgeTeam managementOnline teaching experienceVideo localizationCAT tools knowledgeTech-savvyEnglish proficiencyAttention to detail