Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert - Freelancer

As a Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert at Khan Academy, you will be responsible for localizing English Science videos into Hindi. This involves reviewing and editing existing content, interacting with state teachers for feedback, and ensuring the accuracy and cultural relevance of the material.

To apply for the Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert position at Khan Academy, candidates should be fluent in Hindi, have a strong grasp of Chemistry up to class XII level, possess video making or localization experience, and ideally have studied in a Hindi medium school.

Yes, the Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert role at Khan Academy is a remote position. You can work from the comfort of your home with the occasional travel required, approximately 2-3 times a quarter for on-ground feedback sessions.

In the role of Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert at Khan Academy, you’ll work on localizing video content, reviewing educational resources, and collaborating with teachers to better understand the educational needs of Hindi-speaking learners.

As a Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that high-quality educational content is accessible in Hindi, thus directly contributing to Khan Academy's mission of providing a free, world-class education to learners in India.

Key skills needed for the Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Expert role at Khan Academy include fluency in Hindi, strong understanding of Chemistry, experience in video localization, and a tech-savvy attitude for using educational technologies.

Khan Academy offers a competitive salary, a remote-friendly work environment, and fun team events like board game nights as part of the perks and benefits for Hindi Science (Chemistry) Video Localization Experts.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of video localization projects you have worked on. Highlight your approach to maintaining educational integrity while making content accessible to Hindi-speaking learners.

Discuss your methods for researching cultural context, engaging with local educators for feedback, and adjusting terminology or phrasing to better suit the local audience.

Explain how you break down complex materials, use resources like specialist dictionaries, and collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity when localizing scientific concepts.

List the video editing and localization tools you are familiar with, emphasizing your proficiency and how you leverage these tools to enhance the quality of educational content.

Explain how you value feedback as a constructive tool for growth, detailing your approach to incorporating suggestions into content revisions and improvements.

Share your methods for staying current, such as attending webinars, engaging with professional communities, or following educational thought leaders, and emphasize how these insights inform your localization work.

Describe a localization project that had positive feedback or an increased reach among learners, detailing your role, the challenges you overcame, and the skills you utilized.

Connect your personal values or experiences that drive your passion for education, emphasizing how you believe in making learning accessible to all, especially within the Hindi-speaking community.

Detail your proofreading process, including techniques you use to check for accuracy, coherence, and engagement, and how you ensure quality before finalizing any content.

Discuss the nuanced challenges in localization, such as idiomatic expressions or scientific terminologies that don’t have direct Hindi equivalents, and how you creatively solve these challenges.