• Job Description

  Req#: 33

  Description

  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)
  A rabic (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

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

  Tagalog Indonesian Ukrainian Polish Thai

  Albanian

  Amharic

  Arabic

  Arabic (Iraqi)

  A rabic (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

• About the company

  Transparent Language helps millions learn over 100 foreign languages. Download free language-learning software and start learning a language now.

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