I've been working as a freelance translator (EN-CN, FR-CN) for six years now. I also have 2 years working experience as video producer/project manager.

Yaxuan Tang

I've been working as a freelance translator (EN-CN, FR-CN) for six years now. I also have 2 years working experience as video producer/project manager.

Available to hire

I’ve been working as a freelance translator (EN-CN, FR-CN) for six years now. I also have 2 years working experience as video producer/project manager.

Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Simplified Chinese Bilingual Industry Expert at Mercor
August 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Trained a leading AI model by annotating and evaluating a high volume of industry-specific content in Simplified Chinese; contributed to the development of AI-driven content by crafting original prompts and evaluating model responses, directly improving its performance in specialized domains.
Mandarin Voice Generalist at Mercor
March 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Delivered high-quality voice recordings for AI training; interpreted scripts with attention to tone, pacing, and emotional nuance; collaborated with project managers and sound engineers to meet creative and technical requirements.
Freelance Translator at Self-employed
November 1, 2019 - October 27, 2025
English <> Chinese, French > Chinese: Translating/ Voiceover/ Proofreading/ Editing/ Transcription/ Subtitling; Specialised in Art, Culture, Gaming, Fashion, Literature, Film; Tools: memoQ, Trados; Clients include Lionbridge, Ireland Design Society, Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, Xiamen; Independent Artists and Curators (clientele list available upon request).
Producer / Project Manager at Relay Video
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Coordinated between Chinese companies and overseas investors, bankers, and lawyers for 5 IPO roadshow videos, Net Roadshow videos, and Investor Relations & VC Fundraising Films; Developed creatives and scripts for collaborations with Discovery and Bilibili; Subtitled and translated scripts; Oversaw cross-functional teams and pre/post-production in China; Produced content for social media.
Senior Book Critic at Yijian Library
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Evaluated and analyzed books and authored reviews for the WeChat official account; managed library resources acquisition.
Intern – Production & Interpretation at Three Shadows Photography Art Centre / Jimei x Arles International Photo Festival
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Assisted with exhibition installation, maintenance and de-installation; provided interpretation in Chinese and English for artists’ tours; conducted exhibition tours for audiences on weekends and special occasions.
Lab Assistant at Freshman Laboratory Tutorial, St. John’s College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Set up and calibrated equipment; conducted seminar-style discussions; advised students on lab reports and essays.
English Teacher (Volunteer) at Stepping Stones
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Gave English lessons to disadvantaged children in Shanghai; led weekly classes for groups of 10 and 6 students across two semesters.
Crochet DIY Workshop Volunteer at Clara Non-Profit DIY
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Conducted DIY workshops using donated materials; organized charity sales to raise funds for disadvantaged children in Yunnan Province.
Volunteer Teacher at Dream Corps International
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Led weekly one-on-one online reading sessions and designed a month-long reading plan for a disadvantaged student.
Subtitle Machine Operator at Shanghai International Film Festival
June 30, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Managed real-time subtitle machine operation for screening of multiple films.
Subtitle Machine Operator at Shanghai International Film Festival
June 30, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Managed real-time subtitle machine operation for screening of multiple films.
Director’s Assistant at ampersand films
January 31, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Supported pre-production planning, shooting, and post-production for BBC StoryWorks’ INNOVENT episode.
Producer & Editor at Looking China Youth Film Project
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Assisted foreign directors with pre-production research; planned, filmed, and edited a short documentary within a one-month timeframe.

Education

Master at University of Strasbourg
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Master at Aristotle University Thessaloniki
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Bachelor of Arts at St. John’s College
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019
Course at New York Film Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Course at New York University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Course at Peking University
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
The Walter S. Baird Prize
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
President’s Scholarship
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization