Content Localization Specialist (Chinese - Traditional / Japanese)

• Receive directions well form the manager, implement instructions, complete projects, and maintain clear communication from end-to-end.

What we’re looking for

Required

• Native Traditional Chinese and native or near-native Japanese writing and speaking skills
• Deep understanding of both languages and the status quo of Japanese learning in Traditional Chinese
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in Traditional Chinese-Japanese translation and localization
• Experience in Japanese teaching, language pedagogy, or curriculum design
• Great attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and agency
• Passion for technology-assisted language learning and willingness to learn and use advanced technologies for work
• Working proficiency in English
• A fast learner, team player, skilled communicator, and creative problem-solver

Preferred

• Experience working in educational technology (EdTech)
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., LLMs, generators, internal tools) to create instructionally sound, pedagogically aligned, and scalable learning materials

What we’re expecting

While we respect contractors’ flexibility and ownership of their own schedule, we expect the localizer / writer to work for 15 – 20 hours a week on average. It is highly likely that more than 20 hours a week is appreciated, depending on the workload and the availability. We completely understand that availability may fluctuate and we also respect contractors’ request to take time off. But we also expect a somewhat regular work schedule or hours in most occasions. All in all, maintaining clear communication with the manager is certainly expected.

Why work at Speak

• Join a fantastic, tight-knit team at the right time: we're growing very quickly, we've most recently raised our Series C from some of the top investors in the valley, and we've achieved product-market fit in our initial markets. You'd join at a magical time when a single person could significantly change the course of the company.
• Do your life's work with people you’ll love working with: we care strongly about our craft and want every person at Speak to feel like they're growing every day. We believe in the idea that working with people you both enjoy and have respect for makes everything better. We hire thoughtfully and only work with people we admire deeply.
• Global in nature: We're live in over 40 countries and launching in a number of new markets soon. We have dedicated offices in San Francisco, Ljubljana, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and you’ll have the opportunity to talk to users in each of these regions on a regular basis as well as travel.
• Impact people's lives in a major way: Learning a language is one of the single most life-changing skills one can learn, and right now 99% of people never achieve their goal because the process is broken. We’re helping millions of people achieve their goals and improve their lives.

Speak does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.