Description
Transparent Language is a leading provider of best-practice language-learning software for consumers, government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses. Since 1991, Transparent Language has helped millions of individuals learn new languages quickly, easily, and effectively. More than 12,000 schools and universities use our products.
While projects vary at any given time, we are always accepting resumes for talented professionals available for contract work in the following areas:
Content Creator
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.
Requirements
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 Skype and Google docs
Ability to work with multiple contact people and language team members
Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office products
Willingness and aptitude for learning new software applications
Creativity and passion for language learning
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.
Requirements
1-2 years experience editing/proofreading language materials
Attention to detail
Basic PC skills with good working knowledge of MS Office
Native or near-native speaker of the target language
Translator/Localization Expert
Translates text for specific target markets, based on templates provided by Transparent Language; localizes software applications and web content.
Requirements
1-2 years experience translating/localizing language materials
Attention to detail
Basic 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
Voice-over Artist
Records target-language text in our sound studio or remotely, using Transparent Language’s recording software.
Requirements
Native speaker of target language (no outside accent influence, please)
Must have a clear, pleasant voice
Ability to take direction well and be detailed-oriented
Ability to learn/train on new computer programs, such as recording software
Access to appropriate recording equipment (quality microphone/headset) to record remotely
Languages of Special Interest:
Tagalog Indonesian Ukrainian Polish
Thai
Albanian
Amharic
Arabic
Arabic (Iraqi)
Arabic (Levantine)
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Arabic, Syrian
Armenian
Baluchi
Bambara
Bengali
Cambodian (Khmer)
Chichewa
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese, Wu
Dari
Farsi
French
Fulani
Haitian Creole
Hausa
Hebrew
Hindi
Igbo
Illocano
Javanese
Kazakh
Kongo
Korean
Kyrgyz
Lao
Lingala
Maguindanao
Myanmar
Nepali
Norwegian
Pashto
Pashto (Afghanistan)
Pashto (Pakistan)
Portuguese
Punjabi
Quechua
Russian
Shona
Sinhala
Somali
Sotho (Northern and Southern)
Spanish (Latin America)
Tajiki
Tamasheq
Tamil
Tausug
Tigrinya
Turkish
Urdu
Uyghur
Vietnamese
Wolof
Xhosa
Yoruba
Zarma