Telugu Localization Expert at Khan Academy

Do you have a deep knowledge of the Telugu language and a passion for education? **Khan Academy** is looking for a **Telugu Text Localization Expert**. In this remote contract role, you will help translate and adapt our educational content so it is easy to understand for millions of Telugu speakers. This is a special job for a person who wants to help bring free education to anyone, anywhere.

Your work will be central to our mission. You will be responsible for making sure our math, science, and other lessons feel natural and correct in Telugu. We need a person who is not only a great translator but also understands how to write for students. If you are ready to help change education, we want to hear from you.

Job Posted
August 28, 2025
⏳ Last Date
No Last Date Mentioned
💼 Job Type
Contract / Remote
$
$30 - $50 Per Hour

📄 Job Description

As a **Telugu Text Localization Expert**, you will work with our team to bring our world-class educational content to the Telugu-speaking audience. Your main job is to translate written content from English to Telugu, making sure it is accurate, easy to read, and culturally correct. You will also review existing translations and make sure they meet our high quality standards.

📌 Requirements

  • You are a native or fluent speaker of Telugu.
  • Strong writing and reading skills in both Telugu and English.
  • Experience in translating or writing for an audience.
  • An interest in education and helping people learn.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your time well.

🚠️ What You Will Do

  • Translate video subtitles, articles, and practice questions from English to Telugu.
  • Review translations from other team members and provide feedback.
  • Make sure our content uses correct terms and feels natural to a Telugu-speaking student.
  • Work with our team to find better ways to translate our content.
  • Help improve the learning experience for students in India and around the world.

🏢 About Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer practice exercises, videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that helps students learn at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We cover subjects like math, science, computer programming, history, and more.

📝 How to Apply

If you are ready to use your language skills to help millions of students, we would love to hear from you. Please click the button below to apply directly.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is "localization"?
Localization is more than just translating. It means changing content so it feels natural and correct for a specific language and culture, including using the right words and terms.

Q2: What kind of content will I localize?
You will work on all kinds of content, including the words in our videos, the questions in our practice tests, and the text in our articles.

Q3: Is this a full-time job?
No, this is a contract role, which means you will work on a project basis. The number of hours can be discussed during the hiring process.

Q4: Do I need to know about all school subjects?
We expect you to be a strong language expert. You don't need to be an expert in every subject, but a basic understanding of topics like math and science is helpful.