[Freelance Remote Position] English to Russian Terminologist

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Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Russian with deep cultural knowledge.
• 3+ years of experience in localization, terminology management, or related fields.
• Experience managing glossaries and term bases.
• Proven research skills to verify translations and engage with fan communities.
• Strong attention to detail for error-free results.
• Genuine passion for pop culture and understanding of trends.
• Skilled in collaboration with team members.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities for localization challenges.
• Experience in quality checks for linguistic accuracy.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to localize proper names from English to Russian, ensuring accurate translations.
• Evaluate existing localizations based on evidence and consistency with tone and register.
• Develop phonetic transliterations in collaboration with phoneticians.
• Produce semantic translations for names as needed.
• Maintain a comprehensive glossary of terms and ensure consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with phoneticians and copywriters for accurate name translations.
• Provide data to AI/NMT teams for localization evaluation.
• Review proper names for accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Continuously improve terminology management systems.