Brainscape
Japanese Translator / Content Creator
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Part-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Other
🗓️ September 18th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Create and review A1 Japanese language content tailored for beginner learners.
- Advise on best practices for digital flashcard representation of Japanese.
- Write accurate translations and beginner-friendly explanations for grammar and cultural nuances.
- Review and edit content to maintain clarity and pedagogical quality following a style guide.
- Collaborate using online tools such as Google Docs and Trello.
- Fluency in both English and Japanese required; proficiency in a third language is a plus.
- Experience in Japanese language teaching or content development is preferred.
- Flexible remote work commitment of 10 to 40 hours over 6-8 weeks with possible extension.
Japanese Translator / Content Creator Full Description
Japanese Translator / Content Creator
- United States - Remote (any location)
- Part-Time
- Job Openings
- Japanese Translator / Content Creator
Brainscape is seeking a talented Japanese translator / content creator to help build a new A1 curriculum for our flashcard web and mobile app. You’ll work from our proven content template (with full training and style guide provided) to create high-quality flashcards and study materials designed specifically for beginner learners.
You will be responsible for creating and reviewing A1 language content that is clear, accurate, and culturally relevant. This role is collaborative and requires a keen eye for detail, plus the ability to simplify complex concepts for first-time learners.
- Advise on best practices for representing Japanese in a digital flashcard format (e.g., script vs. romanization, diacritics, learner scaffolding).
- Provide feedback on learner challenges unique to Japanese (e.g., script direction, pronunciation).
- Adapt our content template for A1 flashcards to create a full Japanese A1 curriculum.
- Write accurate and contextually appropriate translations for vocabulary and phrases.
- Craft concise, beginner-friendly flashcard footnotes explaining grammar, pronunciation, or cultural nuances.
- Review and edit content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and pedagogical soundness with our style guide.
- Apply best practices from language learning tools and mobile flashcards.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Fluent in both English and Japanese.
- Bonus points for proficiency in a third language.
- Experience teaching Japanese or developing language learning content.
- Ability to simplify complex grammar and cultural points for A1 learners.
- Comfortable with online collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Trello).
Commitment
This is a remote opportunity with a flexible commitment of at least 10 to 40 hours in total, with the possibility of a longer-term engagement. The work required will be spread over a period of 6-8 weeks in various chunks of time that may be subject to change week-by-week.
Brainscape is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. You will be contacted if you are to be considered for an interview.
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