Khan Academy Turkce is hiring a
Marathi Language Expert

Summary

The job description is for a Marathi language expert to support Khan Academy India's Math and Science offering. The role involves reviewing, editing, and improving existing content, as well as creating new content in Marathi. The candidate should be fluent in both English and Marathi, have knowledge of Math and Science at the Grade 10 level, and have previous experience in content creation, preferably with teaching or tutoring experience. The role is a 12-month contract position based in Delhi, Gurgaon, or remotely.

Requirements

• You must be a native speaker of the Marathi Language
• Knowledge in Math and Science, and a great command of English and Marathi language (if you have studied in Marathi medium curriculum in school, that’s an added advantage)
• Ability to generate/handle translation/transcreation and review from English to the target Indic language (Marathi)
• Excellent written skills with a strong command of both English and the target language
• Have a strong eye for detail
• Eagerness to acquire new knowledge through extensive research
• Be able to learn and evolve by accepting feedback from peers and colleagues
• Knowledge of various CAT Tools and their functions is preferred
• Previous experience in content creation is a MUST
• Teaching or tutoring experience at the K10 or K12 level, giving you a deep empathy with teachers and classrooms (2+ years of teaching experience preferred)
• You’re a strong communicator, equipped with different strategies for delivering effective feedback
• A true passion for education and a desire to change the world for the better

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and Editing KA Math & Science Marathi content and/or creating and localizing new content (text & videos)
• Deep-dive into Khan Academy usage data to gather user feedback and incorporate it into content
• Collect on-ground feedback on content by interacting with state teachers and incorporating the feedback into the content
• Localizing the content available in English in your respective language keeping its originality intact
• 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
• 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)
• Prioritizing work to meet deadlines
• Retaining and developing knowledge on specialist areas of translation
• Adapting the Khan Academy’s Style Guide for your language (Marathi)
• Developing glossary for the specific terminologies to be used in Khan Academy’s localization process and continuously update it with new terminology

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in working with Khan Academy or similar organizations is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Remote-friendly workplace, i.e. option to work from home
• Fun team events and board game nights!