[Hiring] Foreign Language Content Contributor @Transparent Language Inc.

Role Description

While projects vary at any given time, we are always accepting resumes for talented professionals available for contract work in the following areas:

• Learning Content Developer
  • Creates original language-learning content based on guidelines provided by Transparent Language
  • Proofreads language-learning content based on guidelines
  • Designs leveled courses for beginning, intermediate, and advanced adult learners
• Editor/Proofreader
  • Edits translations, in MS Office or software engines, for flow/presentation, accuracy, and consistency
  • Fixes typos, punctuation, and grammar mistakes
  • Offers solutions and clarifications on issues found
• Translator/Localization Expert
  • Translates text for specific target markets, based on templates provided by Transparent Language
  • Localizes software applications and web content
• Voice-over Artist
  • Records target-language text in our sound studio or remotely, using Transparent Language’s recording software

Qualifications

• Experience teaching the target language, preferably at the university level
• Exceptional understanding of grammar structure of the target language (and English)
• Ability to work remotely, using a variety of programs, such as Teams, Sharepoint, and Google Docs
• Ability to work with multiple contact people and language team members
• Advanced PC skills and proficiency with MS Office products
• Willingness and aptitude for learning new software applications
• Attention to detail
• 1-2 years experience editing/proofreading language materials
• Basic PC skills with good working knowledge of MS Office
• Native or near-native speaker of the target language
• 1-2 years experience translating/localizing language materials
• Strong PC skills and proficiency with MS Office products
• Knowledge of current software application terminology
• Experience using translation memory systems
• Native or near-native speaker of the target language
• Native speaker of target language (no outside accent influence, please)
• Must have a clear, pleasant voice
• Ability to take direction well and be detail-oriented
• Ability to learn/train on new computer programs, such as recording software
• Access to appropriate recording equipment (quality microphone/headset) to record remotely

Requirements

• Languages of Special Interest:
• British English
• Australian English
• Norwegian
• Catalan
• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Finnish
• Russian
• Farsi
• Dari
• Danish
• Ukrainian
• Japanese
• Serbian
• South Korean
• Turkish

Company Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.