Russian Translator (Freelance)
Getting together with real people in real life makes powerful things happen. Side hustles become careers, ideas become movements, and chance encounters become lifelong connections. Meetup brings people together to create thriving communities. Show up. Change lives.
As a freelance Russian translator, you will:
- Deliver ongoing translations for the Meetup apps and website (UI copy)
- Edit and review of translations that are provided by third parties
- Clean up and improve consistency of the existing translated UI copy
- Translate and/or transcreate Russian copy as native language speaker/writer
- Verify and test localized features
- Deliver translations for Support content and Brand & Community materials
- Maintain Meetup’s style guides and glossaries
- Contribute to evolving rules around tone and specific language usage
- Attend meetings and related events
- Advise on localization aspects in your native language
You’re our ideal candidate if you:
- Prior experience working on UI and/or app localization
- Expert writing, editing, and proofreading skills with superior attention to detail
- Experience using CAT-tools and JIRA
- The ability to multitask, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines
- A passion for the power of words to craft great experiences and foster community
Bonus points:
- You’ve used Meetup in the past and/or are actively involved in a local community
- Prior experience working for a start-up or tech organization
- You’ve worked in an experimentation-centric culture that tests copy variations
- You care about words, tone, idioms, and expressions and their ability to accurately convey and capture the spirit of local community!
Our translation needs are at least 5-8 hours per week by a native Russian language translator. If this sounds like an exciting freelance role, send us your cover note and resume to [email protected]. Also, if you have translation samples or links to your work, we’d love to see them!
Our team is bold, supportive, and passionate about bringing people together in real life to create community for everyone. We care about moving fast, real-world change, and building diverse, dynamic teams. You in?