Esperanto Language Verifier

Remote

Contracted

Auditing and Quality Assurance

Experienced

Location: Remote

Status: Project Based (Contract)

Compensation: a fixed fee

Benefits: Flexible schedule, work from home

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Productive Playhouse Inc. (PPH) is a global data company. From our start, forward thinking in language acquisition and carefully observed cultural experience have defined the Productive Playhouse mission and driven our teams.

Our growth into a full-service data company began in 2011 and has expanded rapidly over the last decade. PPH currently offers our clients a wide range of data services including transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and sensitive and diversity-focused data handling, with additional services being added continuously.

JOB SUMMARY

Language verifiers’ duties include creating language verification tests, quality control of existing language verification tests, evaluating language test submissions, and doing quality control on audio and video files. Language verifiers create language verification tests following detailed instructions that will be provided upon employment. The nature of the role is ongoing and project-based. The workload is dependent on project needs. Payment is based on work completed at the rates listed below.

Language verification test creation - USD $150, one time fee
Language verification test review - USD $15 per review

Please note: the number of reviews required is to be determined and is dependent on project needs

RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out assigned tasks, see above
Meet assigned deadlines
Report progress in a proactive manner to project managers
Communicate with project managers in a timely and effective manner
Follow guidelines and requirements as dictated by the project manager
Communicate in English with project managers via email (verbal communication is not required)

SKILLS

Native-level (C2) proficiency in Esperanto
Ability to read and write in the required language, see above
Familiarity with linguistics, as well as grammar and writing system/s of the required language
Knowledge of colloquialisms, grammar and linguistic idiosyncrasies unique to the required language
Ability to record yourself speaking clearly, in a quiet environment
Responsiveness to email
Ability to meet deadlines
Computer and internet skills
Web search skills
Typing
A good command of English is preferred

REQUIREMENTS

Native-level (C2) proficiency in the required language, including the ability to read and write. If you do not possess these characteristics, but wish to be considered for other roles, please submit your inquiry via our Jobseekers Inquiry form.
Previous professional experience working in the required language
Formal education in the required language, secondary school or higher, strongly preferred
Masters or Phd in Linguistics, Translation Studies, or the required language, preferred
Personal laptop or access to a computer
Access to the internet
Access to email
The job cannot be completed from your phone
Payment methods are PayPal, Payoneer and Wise
Payment will be made on a 60-day pay cycle

Please note that the pay rate is in US dollars and payment will be made in US dollars. The amount in local currency will vary according to exchange rates.

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