[Hiring] Literary Transcreator @LILT (Production)

Role Description

LILT is seeking a skilled Tibetan linguist to contribute to a high-visibility literary transcreation project. This work involves adapting text from English into Tibetan, preserving its idealistic, visionary, and reflective tone across a wide range of subject matters.

• Complete a paid sample transcreation as part of the selection process, based on an excerpt of the source text.
• Adapt content spanning diverse domains (e.g., molecular biology, macroeconomics, political science, ethics, philosophy) while preserving the author's distinct voice and register.
• Maintain the tone and intent of the original — idealistic, visionary, and reflective — throughout the adaptation.
• Work from the source text as the basis for your transcreation, without deviating into original creative writing.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency and strong writing skills in Tibetan.
• Demonstrable experience in literary translation or transcreation, ideally including work that required adapting voice and tone rather than literal translation.
• Familiarity with ethics, philosophy, and AI/technology as subject domains preferred.
• Strong command of style, tone, and structure appropriate to reflective/literary prose.

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. We recommend consulting a tax professional before engaging.

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. 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. 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.