Brainscape
Russian Translator / Content Creator
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Remote - US
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Part-Time
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TBD
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Other
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March 1st, 2026
Trello
Edtech.com's Summary
Brainscape is hiring a Russian Translator / Content Creator. The role involves creating and reviewing beginner Russian language content for a flashcard web and mobile app, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cultural relevance. The position requires collaboration to simplify complex concepts and adapt content templates for beginner learners.
Highlights
- Create and review beginner Russian language flashcards and study materials using provided templates and style guides.
- Advise on best practices for representing Russian digitally, including script use and learner scaffolding.
- Provide insights on learner challenges unique to Russian, such as script direction and pronunciation.
- Write clear translations and explanatory footnotes on grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.
- Review and edit content to maintain pedagogical quality and clarity.
- Apply best practices from language learning tools and mobile flashcards.
- Fluency in English and Russian is required; proficiency in a third language is a plus.
- Experience in teaching Russian or developing language learning content preferred.
- Work remotely with a flexible commitment of 10 to 40 hours over 6-10 weeks, with potential for longer engagement.
- Use of online collaboration tools like Google Docs and Trello is expected.
Russian Translator / Content Creator Full Description
Project Overview
Brainscape is seeking a talented Russian translator / content creator to help build a new beginner 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.
Brainscape is seeking a talented Russian translator / content creator to help build a new beginner 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.
Job Description
You will be responsible for creating and reviewing beginner 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.
You will be responsible for creating and reviewing beginner 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on best practices for representing Russian in a digital flashcard format (e.g., script vs. romanization, diacritics, learner scaffolding).
- Provide feedback on learner challenges unique to Russian (e.g., script direction, pronunciation).
- Adapt our content template for beginner flashcards to create a full Russian beginner 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 Russian.
- Bonus points for proficiency in a third language.
- Experience teaching Russian or developing language learning content.
- Ability to simplify complex grammar and cultural points for beginning learners.
- Accept constructive criticism respectfully and collaborate from peers and Brainscape.
- 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 6-10 weeks in various chunks of time that may be subject to change week-by-week.
You may be assigned a Lead Role or a secondary Editor role based on your experience, expertise, and availability.
We ask for consistency and reliability throughout the project.
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.
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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