Japanese Translator / Content Creator

Location Type: Remote: open to all US residents

 

Project Overview
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.

Job Description
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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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.