Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert - Freelancer at Khan Academy

Khan Academy is seeking a Freelance Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert to support its Math and Science offerings in Indian languages. Khan Academy aims to provide free, world-class education. The role involves localizing videos from English to Hindi, interacting with state teachers, and ensuring content quality.

Responsibilities:

• Localizing English Science videos into Hindi.
• Reviewing and Editing KA ScienceHindi content.
• Creating and localizing new content (videos) as needed.
• Collecting on-ground feedback on content by interacting with state teachers.
• Going through Science textbooks to highlight needed modifications before localisation.
• Reading through original material, reviewing it and recreating it in the target language.
• Researching on relevant phraseology to find the correct localization.
• Proofreading and editing final translated versions on the basis of the basic quality parameters.
• Retaining and developing knowledge on specialist areas of video localization.
• Developing glossary for the specific terminologies to be used in Khan Academy’s localization process and continuously update it with new terminology.

Requirements:

• Loves Science (especially Chemistry).
• Fluent in Hindi language (speaking and writing).
• Native Hindi speaker.
• Can localize videos in Hindi.
• Have video making experience.
• Studied and/or taught in a Hindi medium school (preferred).
• Experience in online teaching, video creation/Localization (preferred).
• Being tech-savvy and tech-curious (preferred).

Khan Academy offers:

• Remote-friendly workplace
• Fun team events and board game nights!