Website Productive Playhouse
Simplified Chinese Translator Location: Remote, UK or EU time zones Status: Project Based (Contract) Compensation: USD $25 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule, work from home, paid training
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Productive Playhouse Inc. (PPH) is a global data company. Language acquisition and cultural experience have been keys to our success since the beginning of Productive Playhouse. Not so long ago we were nothing more than just another tech startup trying to get its name out there, but then some magic happened and we became one of those full-cycle data companies that rose up from nowhere in the past decade. PPH provides a wide range of services including transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording services, language skill verification as well as sensitive and diversity-focused data handling among others.
JOB SUMMARY
Productive Playhouse is looking for translators for large volume projects with short timeframes. The project involves translating videos from Simplified Chinese to English. Starting times may vary including overnight hours. Videos contain sensitive content and translators may opt out from translating or watching them. Translators should be ready to begin their work after accepting the task. After twenty minutes they will have delivered a translated version of a one-minute video clip. A group of translators will receive video translations because all translation tasks must be finished within six hours at most. Freelancers will get style guide documentation, training courses; plus specific instructions regarding this task.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Translate videos into English from source language.
Be able to accept criticism and implement revisions.
Provide timely communication with your manager regarding project work.
Consistent availability
Put in notes where explicit and detailed hateful language are mentioned ethnic discourse or incitement to violence is mentioned.
Identify speaker(s) names and listener(s), where two or more individuals are involved in the conversation.
SKILLS
Professional Experience in Interpretation and/or Written Translation with extreme deadlines
Ability to follow and execute pre-given format instructions that would lead to the final document.
Web search skills
Competency in MAC or PC, Microsoft Applications and G Suite
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess native-level (C2) proficiency in source language. If you do not possess these characteristics but wish to be considered for other roles, please submit your inquiry via our Jobseekers Inquiry form.
Near-native (C1) command of English with strong grammar/orthography and punctuation skills
Translators must already have, or be willing to open an Upwork profile.
Efficient starting and onboarding processes.
Responsive email receiver.
Minimum one year of professional experience with translation or interpretation services provided by his/her person.
Please note, the pay rate are 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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