[Hiring] Linguist - German to Norwegian @LILT (Production)

Role Description

Are you a talented linguist with a love for language and cutting-edge technology? We want YOU to join our dynamic translation pool! We're on the lookout for experts across a range of exciting fields — including Life Sciences, IT, Marketing, Legal, Finance, – but don't let that limit you. Whatever your specialization, we'd love to hear from you!

• Translate content between German and your native language while preserving cultural nuance and clarity.
• Edit and refine language content for accuracy, tone, and contextual relevance across digital platforms.
• Apply current language standards, usage trends, and best practices to all deliverables.
• Evaluate and provide structured feedback to improve language model quality.
• Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to localize content for your language-speaking markets.
• Support content development, localization, and quality assurance for digital tools and applications.
• If transcreation is required, the text should be creatively adapted beyond the source to ensure it reads naturally in the target language.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in the target language(s).
• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR
• A graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR
• 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
• The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.

Requirements

• Not ideal as a full-time job or primary income source.
• Work availability fluctuates with project demand, making this better suited as a supplemental income stream.
• As a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed.
• Requires reliable availability and commitment.
• Once you accept a task, we expect quality work and on-time delivery.
• Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.
• If your schedule is unpredictable, this may not be the right fit.
• Geographic restrictions may apply.
• We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions.
• As a 1099 contractor, you are solely responsible for your own tax obligations.

Benefits

• Your schedule, your rules.
• As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.
• Get paid quickly and fairly.
• We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.
• Work on projects that actually matter.
• Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology that is shaping how humans and machines communicate.
• Be part of something bigger.
• Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals who are advancing human knowledge together.
• Grow without limits.
• As a Lilt contractor, you get access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.
• Have fun doing what you love.
• Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful.

How to join our expert community

• Step 1: Submit your application, including an updated copy of your CV in English.
• Step 2: If a test is required, you will be asked to take a test in specific domains you specialize in.
• Step 3: Once you are selected to join our translation team and you have passed the test, we'll guide you through the remaining onboarding steps — completing an application form, getting you set up for payments, and welcoming you into our community.