Kannada Localization Expert (Science)

Summary

Join Khan Academy India as a Content Manager in Kannada Science to lead the localization of content for learners in India.

Requirements

• Loves Science and talking about this subject [Comfortable in the subject up to class XII level]
• Is fluent in Kannada language (speaking and writing)
• Is native Kannada speaker
• Can manage a team of 5-6 people

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and Editing KA Science Kannada content and/or creating and localizing new content (videos & text) as needed; keeping quality metrics in mind
• 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 Kannada 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 (Kannada)
• Developing glossary for the specific terminologies to be used in Khan Academy’s localization process and continuously update it with new terminology

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Remote-friendly workplace, i.e. option to work from home