[Freelance Remote Position] English to Chinese (Traditional) Terminologist

Are you a hidden inquisitive homo ludens with an organized mind? Yes? Join us as a terminologist!

You will play a key role in the proper name localization for the English to Chinese (Traditional) language pair.

This is a freelance, remote position, ideal for those of you who enjoy having your own schedule and engaging with intellectually stimulating colleagues. If you are particularly the type whose productivity is deeply affected by the ethos of your workplace, continue reading.

Run the following self-qualification check:

• Do you identify as a multilingual (bilingual, trilingual, etc.)?
• Is Chinese your primary language?
• Do you have an eye that spots subtle differences, errors, and typos that 99% of people may not even notice? Especially what they may call “minor”? N.B. What may be deemed minor is valued as “hidden treasures” here.
• Have you ever felt a sense of mania running through your veins while diving deep into certain culture phenomena, stories, films and shows, or games with hours of research?
• Are you more than punctual? Are you always the first one there?
• Are your desk and email inbox always clutter-free and organized because it gives you peace of mind?
• Are you a fast learner?
• Do you know what it means when a 100-person team outshines a single genius? Collaboration is key for us.

Responsibilities:

• Proper name localization research
  Research and localize proper names into Chinese (Traditional) by finding existing translations for proper names in books, web comics, and games that shows and films are based on.

• Proper name localization evaluation
  Evaluate existing localizations of proper names to select the most suitable options based on supporting evidence and consistency with a specific tone and register.

• Phonetic transliterations of proper names
  Develop accurate phonetic transliterations for proper names by collaborating with phoneticians and leveraging social media trend metrics and advanced language models (We will train you in using social media metrics analytics and language models for proper name selection).

• Semantic translations of proper names
  When required, produce semantic translations for proper names (program names, book titles, etc.).

• Glossary management
  Maintain a detailed glossary of terms, including their metadata (definitions, usage examples, genre context, categorizations by client, conceptual hierarchy, and subject matter). Ensure consistency across projects and make updates as needed.

• Collaboration with phoneticians and copywriters
  Work closely with phoneticians to ensure accurate transliterations and collaborate with copywriters for transcreation efforts, especially in genres that require engaging and audience-appropriate proper name translations.

• Collaboration with AI/Neural Machine Translation research engineering team
  Provide evaluation data of proper name localizations for cross-lingual mapping precision for the AI/NMT research engineering team to finetune the relevant language models and evaluate their performance.

• Quality assurance
  Review and verify the accuracy of all proper names, ensuring error-free and culturally relevant translations before submission.

• Knowledge sharing
  Look for ways to improve the internal terminology management system, continuously updating glossaries and workflows for each content universe and/or domain.

Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency: Strong command of English (source language) and Traditional Chinese (target language), with deep cultural knowledge and linguistic nuance.
• Experience: 3+ years in localization, terminology management, or related fields. Knowledge of shows and films based on books, web comics, and games is preferred.
• Terminology management: Experience in managing glossaries and term bases, with a focus on maintaining consistency across projects is a plus.
• Research skills: Proven ability to thoroughly research and verify term translations using multiple sources, including fan communities and official databases.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in checking term consistency, ensuring error-free results.
• Interest in pop culture: A genuine passion for pop culture, including a deep understanding of trends and fan communities, to ensure culturally relevant and engaging term translations.
• Collaboration: Skilled in working with phoneticians and copywriters to deliver accurate and creative term solutions across teams.
• Problem solving: Adaptable and creative, capable of making informed decisions on transcreation and localization challenges.
• Quality assurance: Strong experience in performing quality checks to ensure linguistic accuracy and alignment with the original IP.
• Time management: Able to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work on time.

Work schedule and location:

• Positions Available: 2
• Location: Remote (work from home)
• Compensation: Based on experience and performance. Kindly include your desired hourly rate for consideration.

Application process:

• Submit application > Resume screening > Written test > Interview > 3-month freelance trial period > Formal freelance contract (upon successful completion of the trial period)
• Processing time: Please expect 2-3 weeks for application processing before being contacted.

About Culture Flipper

Culture Flipper is a localization expert group focused on an immersive fan experience in the entertainment industry.

Domain experts and writers in each country collaborate with language experts to create a brand experience that gains audience trust in many languages. What we deliver is an intuitive localized experience for fans. The impact of Culture Flipper’s methods of localization lies in our multi-step collaborative workflow where we take translation as the first step in creating vibrant experiences that aim to touch the hearts of fans in their local languages.

The people of Culture Flipper break free from conventions and enjoy lifestyles that allow them to be inspired and continuously reborn. It is our thrilling and deep-rooted mission to find ways of communicating that move audiences with experiments and new attempts to change people and the world.

Culture Flipper was born on January 17, 2017, and is a diverse and inclusive multicultural corporation based in California, U.S.A.

[Freelance Remote Position] English to Hebrew Terminologist

Are you a hidden inquisitive homo ludens with an organized mind? Yes? Join us as a terminologist!

You will play a key role in the proper name localization for the English to Hebrew language pair.

This is a freelance, remote position, ideal for those of you who enjoy having your own schedule and engaging with intellectually stimulating colleagues. If you are particularly the type whose productivity is deeply affected by the ethos of your workplace, continue reading.

Run the following self-qualification check:

• Do you identify as a multilingual (bilingual, trilingual, etc.)?
• Is Hebrew your primary language?
• Do you have an eye that spots subtle differences, errors, and typos that 99% of people may not even notice? Especially what they may call “minor”? N.B. What may be deemed minor is valued as “hidden treasures” here.
• Have you ever felt a sense of mania running through your veins while diving deep into certain culture phenomena, stories, films and shows, or games with hours of research?
• Are you more than punctual? Are you always the first one there?
• Are your desk and email inbox always clutter-free and organized because it gives you peace of mind?
• Are you a fast learner?
• Do you know what it means when a 100-person team outshines a single genius? Collaboration is key for us.

Responsibilities:

• Proper name localization research
  Research and localize proper names into Hebrew by finding existing translations for proper names in books, web comics, and games that shows and films are based on.

• Proper name localization evaluation
  Evaluate existing localizations of proper names to select the most suitable options based on supporting evidence and consistency with a specific tone and register.

• Phonetic transliterations of proper names
  Develop accurate phonetic transliterations for proper names by collaborating with phoneticians and leveraging social media trend metrics and advanced language models (We will train you in using social media metrics analytics and language models for proper name selection).

• Semantic translations of proper names
  When required, produce semantic translations for proper names (program names, book titles, etc.).

• Glossary management
  Maintain a detailed glossary of terms, including their metadata (definitions, usage examples, genre context, categorizations by client, conceptual hierarchy, and subject matter). Ensure consistency across projects and make updates as needed.

• Collaboration with phoneticians and copywriters
  Work closely with phoneticians to ensure accurate transliterations and collaborate with copywriters for transcreation efforts, especially in genres that require engaging and audience-appropriate proper name translations.

• Collaboration with AI/Neural Machine Translation research engineering team
  Provide evaluation data of proper name localizations for cross-lingual mapping precision for the AI/NMT research engineering team to finetune the relevant language models and evaluate their performance.

• Quality assurance
  Review and verify the accuracy of all proper names, ensuring error-free and culturally relevant translations before submission.

• Knowledge sharing
  Look for ways to improve the internal terminology management system, continuously updating glossaries and workflows for each content universe and/or domain.

Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency: Strong command of English (source language) and Hebrew (target language), with deep cultural knowledge and linguistic nuance.
• Experience: 3+ years in localization, terminology management, or related fields. Knowledge of shows and films based on books, web comics, and games is preferred.
• Terminology management: Experience in managing glossaries and term bases, with a focus on maintaining consistency across projects is a plus.
• Research skills: Proven ability to thoroughly research and verify term translations using multiple sources, including fan communities and official databases.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in checking term consistency, ensuring error-free results.
• Interest in pop culture: A genuine passion for pop culture, including a deep understanding of trends and fan communities, to ensure culturally relevant and engaging term translations.
• Collaboration: Skilled in working with phoneticians and copywriters to deliver accurate and creative term solutions across teams.
• Problem solving: Adaptable and creative, capable of making informed decisions on transcreation and localization challenges.
• Quality assurance: Strong experience in performing quality checks to ensure linguistic accuracy and alignment with the original IP.
• Time management: Able to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work on time.

Work schedule and location:

• Positions Available: 2
• Location: Remote (work from home)
• Compensation: Based on experience and performance. Kindly include your desired hourly rate for consideration.

Application process:

• Submit application > Resume screening > Written test > Interview > 3-month freelance trial period > Formal freelance contract (upon successful completion of the trial period)
• Processing time: Please expect 2-3 weeks for application processing before being contacted.

About Culture Flipper

Culture Flipper is a localization expert group focused on an immersive fan experience in the entertainment industry.

Domain experts and writers in each country collaborate with language experts to create a brand experience that gains audience trust in many languages. What we deliver is an intuitive localized experience for fans. The impact of Culture Flipper’s methods of localization lies in our multi-step collaborative workflow where we take translation as the first step in creating vibrant experiences that aim to touch the hearts of fans in their local languages.

The people of Culture Flipper break free from conventions and enjoy lifestyles that allow them to be inspired and continuously reborn. It is our thrilling and deep-rooted mission to find ways of communicating that move audiences with experiments and new attempts to change people and the world.

Culture Flipper was born on January 17, 2017, and is a diverse and inclusive multicultural corporation based in California, U.S.A.

[Freelance Remote Position] English to Russian Terminologist

Are you a hidden inquisitive homo ludens with an organized mind? Yes? Join us as a terminologist!

You will play a key role in the proper name localization for the English to Russian language pair.

This is a freelance, remote position, ideal for those of you who enjoy having your own schedule and engaging with intellectually stimulating colleagues. If you are particularly the type whose productivity is deeply affected by the ethos of your workplace, continue reading.

Run the following self-qualification check:

• Do you identify as a multilingual (bilingual, trilingual, etc.)?
• Is Russian your primary language?
• Do you have an eye that spots subtle differences, errors, and typos that 99% of people may not even notice? Especially what they may call “minor”? N.B. What may be deemed minor is valued as “hidden treasures” here.
• Have you ever felt a sense of mania running through your veins while diving deep into certain culture phenomena, stories, films and shows, or games with hours of research?
• Are you more than punctual? Are you always the first one there?
• Are your desk and email inbox always clutter-free and organized because it gives you peace of mind?
• Are you a fast learner?
• Do you know what it means when a 100-person team outshines a single genius? Collaboration is key for us.

Responsibilities:

• Proper name localization research
  Research and localize proper names into Russian by finding existing translations for proper names in books, web comics, and games that shows and films are based on.

• Proper name localization evaluation
  Evaluate existing localizations of proper names to select the most suitable options based on supporting evidence and consistency with a specific tone and register.

• Phonetic transliterations of proper names
  Develop accurate phonetic transliterations for proper names by collaborating with phoneticians and leveraging social media trend metrics and advanced language models (We will train you in using social media metrics analytics and language models for proper name selection).

• Semantic translations of proper names
  When required, produce semantic translations for proper names (program names, book titles, etc.).

• Glossary management
  Maintain a detailed glossary of terms, including their metadata (definitions, usage examples, genre context, categorizations by client, conceptual hierarchy, and subject matter). Ensure consistency across projects and make updates as needed.

• Collaboration with phoneticians and copywriters
  Work closely with phoneticians to ensure accurate transliterations and collaborate with copywriters for transcreation efforts, especially in genres that require engaging and audience-appropriate proper name translations.

• Collaboration with AI/Neural Machine Translation research engineering team
  Provide evaluation data of proper name localizations for cross-lingual mapping precision for the AI/NMT research engineering team to finetune the relevant language models and evaluate their performance.

• Quality assurance
  Review and verify the accuracy of all proper names, ensuring error-free and culturally relevant translations before submission.

• Knowledge sharing
  Look for ways to improve the internal terminology management system, continuously updating glossaries and workflows for each content universe and/or domain.

Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency: Strong command of English (source language) and Russian (target language), with deep cultural knowledge and linguistic nuance.
• Experience: 3+ years in localization, terminology management, or related fields. Knowledge of shows and films based on books, web comics, and games is preferred.
• Terminology management: Experience in managing glossaries and term bases, with a focus on maintaining consistency across projects is a plus.
• Research skills: Proven ability to thoroughly research and verify term translations using multiple sources, including fan communities and official databases.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in checking term consistency, ensuring error-free results.
• Interest in pop culture: A genuine passion for pop culture, including a deep understanding of trends and fan communities, to ensure culturally relevant and engaging term translations.
• Collaboration: Skilled in working with phoneticians and copywriters to deliver accurate and creative term solutions across teams.
• Problem solving: Adaptable and creative, capable of making informed decisions on transcreation and localization challenges.
• Quality assurance: Strong experience in performing quality checks to ensure linguistic accuracy and alignment with the original IP.
• Time management: Able to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work on time.

Work schedule and location:

• Positions Available: 2
• Location: Remote (work from home)
• Compensation: Based on experience and performance. Kindly include your desired hourly rate for consideration.

Application process:

• Submit application > Resume screening > Written test > Interview > 3-month freelance trial period > Formal freelance contract (upon successful completion of the trial period)
• Processing time: Please expect 2-3 weeks for application processing before being contacted.

About Culture Flipper

Culture Flipper is a localization expert group focused on an immersive fan experience in the entertainment industry.

Domain experts and writers in each country collaborate with language experts to create a brand experience that gains audience trust in many languages. What we deliver is an intuitive localized experience for fans. The impact of Culture Flipper’s methods of localization lies in our multi-step collaborative workflow where we take translation as the first step in creating vibrant experiences that aim to touch the hearts of fans in their local languages.

The people of Culture Flipper break free from conventions and enjoy lifestyles that allow them to be inspired and continuously reborn. It is our thrilling and deep-rooted mission to find ways of communicating that move audiences with experiments and new attempts to change people and the world.

Culture Flipper was born on January 17, 2017, and is a diverse and inclusive multicultural corporation based in California, U.S.A.

[Freelance Remote Position] English to Finnish Terminologist

Are you a hidden inquisitive homo ludens with an organized mind? Yes? Join us as a terminologist!

You will play a key role in the proper name localization for the English to Finnish language pair.

This is a freelance, remote position, ideal for those of you who enjoy having your own schedule and engaging with intellectually stimulating colleagues. If you are particularly the type whose productivity is deeply affected by the ethos of your workplace, continue reading.

Run the following self-qualification check:

• Do you identify as a multilingual (bilingual, trilingual, etc.)?
• Is Finnish your primary language?
• Do you have an eye that spots subtle differences, errors, and typos that 99% of people may not even notice? Especially what they may call “minor”? N.B. What may be deemed minor is valued as “hidden treasures” here.
• Have you ever felt a sense of mania running through your veins while diving deep into certain culture phenomena, stories, films and shows, or games with hours of research?
• Are you more than punctual? Are you always the first one there?
• Are your desk and email inbox always clutter-free and organized because it gives you peace of mind?
• Are you a fast learner?
• Do you know what it means when a 100-person team outshines a single genius? Collaboration is key for us.

Responsibilities:

• Proper name localization research
  Research and localize proper names into Finnish by finding existing translations for proper names in books, web comics, and games that shows and films are based on.

• Proper name localization evaluation
  Evaluate existing localizations of proper names to select the most suitable options based on supporting evidence and consistency with a specific tone and register.

• Phonetic transliterations of proper names
  Develop accurate phonetic transliterations for proper names by collaborating with phoneticians and leveraging social media trend metrics and advanced language models (We will train you in using social media metrics analytics and language models for proper name selection).

• Semantic translations of proper names
  When required, produce semantic translations for proper names (program names, book titles, etc.).

• Glossary management
  Maintain a detailed glossary of terms, including their metadata (definitions, usage examples, genre context, categorizations by client, conceptual hierarchy, and subject matter). Ensure consistency across projects and make updates as needed.

• Collaboration with phoneticians and copywriters
  Work closely with phoneticians to ensure accurate transliterations and collaborate with copywriters for transcreation efforts, especially in genres that require engaging and audience-appropriate proper name translations.

• Collaboration with AI/Neural Machine Translation research engineering team
  Provide evaluation data of proper name localizations for cross-lingual mapping precision for the AI/NMT research engineering team to finetune the relevant language models and evaluate their performance.

• Quality assurance
  Review and verify the accuracy of all proper names, ensuring error-free and culturally relevant translations before submission.

• Knowledge sharing
  Look for ways to improve the internal terminology management system, continuously updating glossaries and workflows for each content universe and/or domain.

Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency: Strong command of English (source language) and Finnish (target language), with deep cultural knowledge and linguistic nuance.
• Experience: 3+ years in localization, terminology management, or related fields. Knowledge of shows and films based on books, web comics, and games is preferred.
• Terminology management: Experience in managing glossaries and term bases, with a focus on maintaining consistency across projects is a plus.
• Research skills: Proven ability to thoroughly research and verify term translations using multiple sources, including fan communities and official databases.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in checking term consistency, ensuring error-free results.
• Interest in pop culture: A genuine passion for pop culture, including a deep understanding of trends and fan communities, to ensure culturally relevant and engaging term translations.
• Collaboration: Skilled in working with phoneticians and copywriters to deliver accurate and creative term solutions across teams.
• Problem solving: Adaptable and creative, capable of making informed decisions on transcreation and localization challenges.
• Quality assurance: Strong experience in performing quality checks to ensure linguistic accuracy and alignment with the original IP.
• Time management: Able to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work on time.

Work schedule and location:

• Positions Available: 2
• Location: Remote (work from home)
• Compensation: Based on experience and performance. Kindly include your desired hourly rate for consideration.

Application process:

• Submit application > Resume screening > Written test > Interview > 3-month freelance trial period > Formal freelance contract (upon successful completion of the trial period)
• Processing time: Please expect 2-3 weeks for application processing before being contacted.

About Culture Flipper

Culture Flipper is a localization expert group focused on an immersive fan experience in the entertainment industry.

Domain experts and writers in each country collaborate with language experts to create a brand experience that gains audience trust in many languages. What we deliver is an intuitive localized experience for fans. The impact of Culture Flipper’s methods of localization lies in our multi-step collaborative workflow where we take translation as the first step in creating vibrant experiences that aim to touch the hearts of fans in their local languages.

The people of Culture Flipper break free from conventions and enjoy lifestyles that allow them to be inspired and continuously reborn. It is our thrilling and deep-rooted mission to find ways of communicating that move audiences with experiments and new attempts to change people and the world.

Culture Flipper was born on January 17, 2017, and is a diverse and inclusive multicultural corporation based in California, U.S.A.

[Freelance Remote Position] English to Korean Terminologist

Are you a hidden inquisitive homo ludens with an organized mind? Yes? Join us as a terminologist!

You will play a key role in the proper name localization for the English to Korean language pair.

This is a freelance, remote position, ideal for those of you who enjoy having your own schedule and engaging with intellectually stimulating colleagues. If you are particularly the type whose productivity is deeply affected by the ethos of your workplace, continue reading.

Run the following self-qualification check:

• Do you identify as a multilingual (bilingual, trilingual, etc.)?
• Is Korean your primary language?
• Do you have an eye that spots subtle differences, errors, and typos that 99% of people may not even notice? Especially what they may call “minor”? N.B. What may be deemed minor is valued as “hidden treasures” here.
• Have you ever felt a sense of mania running through your veins while diving deep into certain culture phenomena, stories, films and shows, or games with hours of research?
• Are you more than punctual? Are you always the first one there?
• Are your desk and email inbox always clutter-free and organized because it gives you peace of mind?
• Are you a fast learner?
• Do you know what it means when a 100-person team outshines a single genius? Collaboration is key for us.

Responsibilities:

• Proper name localization research
  Research and localize proper names into Korean by finding existing translations for proper names in books, web comics, and games that shows and films are based on.

• Proper name localization evaluation
  Evaluate existing localizations of proper names to select the most suitable options based on supporting evidence and consistency with a specific tone and register.

• Phonetic transliterations of proper names
  Develop accurate phonetic transliterations for proper names by collaborating with phoneticians and leveraging social media trend metrics and advanced language models (We will train you in using social media metrics analytics and language models for proper name selection).

• Semantic translations of proper names
  When required, produce semantic translations for proper names (program names, book titles, etc.).

• Glossary management
  Maintain a detailed glossary of terms, including their metadata (definitions, usage examples, genre context, categorizations by client, conceptual hierarchy, and subject matter). Ensure consistency across projects and make updates as needed.

• Collaboration with phoneticians and copywriters
  Work closely with phoneticians to ensure accurate transliterations and collaborate with copywriters for transcreation efforts, especially in genres that require engaging and audience-appropriate proper name translations.

• Collaboration with AI/Neural Machine Translation research engineering team
  Provide evaluation data of proper name localizations for cross-lingual mapping precision for the AI/NMT research engineering team to finetune the relevant language models and evaluate their performance.

• Quality assurance
  Review and verify the accuracy of all proper names, ensuring error-free and culturally relevant translations before submission.

• Knowledge sharing
  Look for ways to improve the internal terminology management system, continuously updating glossaries and workflows for each content universe and/or domain.

Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency: Strong command of English (source language) and Korean (target language), with deep cultural knowledge and linguistic nuance.
• Experience: 3+ years in localization, terminology management, or related fields. Knowledge of shows and films based on books, web comics, and games is preferred.
• Terminology management: Experience in managing glossaries and term bases, with a focus on maintaining consistency across projects is a plus.
• Research skills: Proven ability to thoroughly research and verify term translations using multiple sources, including fan communities and official databases.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in checking term consistency, ensuring error-free results.
• Interest in pop culture: A genuine passion for pop culture, including a deep understanding of trends and fan communities, to ensure culturally relevant and engaging term translations.
• Collaboration: Skilled in working with phoneticians and copywriters to deliver accurate and creative term solutions across teams.
• Problem solving: Adaptable and creative, capable of making informed decisions on transcreation and localization challenges.
• Quality assurance: Strong experience in performing quality checks to ensure linguistic accuracy and alignment with the original IP.
• Time management: Able to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work on time.

Work schedule and location:

• Positions Available: 2
• Location: Remote (work from home)
• Compensation: Based on experience and performance. Kindly include your desired hourly rate for consideration.

Application process:

• Submit application > Resume screening > Written test > Interview > 3-month freelance trial period > Formal freelance contract (upon successful completion of the trial period)
• Processing time: Please expect 2-3 weeks for application processing before being contacted.

About Culture Flipper

Culture Flipper is a localization expert group focused on an immersive fan experience in the entertainment industry.

Domain experts and writers in each country collaborate with language experts to create a brand experience that gains audience trust in many languages. What we deliver is an intuitive localized experience for fans. The impact of Culture Flipper’s methods of localization lies in our multi-step collaborative workflow where we take translation as the first step in creating vibrant experiences that aim to touch the hearts of fans in their local languages.

The people of Culture Flipper break free from conventions and enjoy lifestyles that allow them to be inspired and continuously reborn. It is our thrilling and deep-rooted mission to find ways of communicating that move audiences with experiments and new attempts to change people and the world.

Culture Flipper was born on January 17, 2017, and is a diverse and inclusive multicultural corporation based in California, U.S.A.

[Freelance Remote Position] English to Norwegian Bokmål Terminologist

Are you a hidden inquisitive homo ludens with an organized mind? Yes? Join us as a terminologist!

You will play a key role in the proper name localization for the English to Norwegian Bokmål language pair.

This is a freelance, remote position, ideal for those of you who enjoy having your own schedule and engaging with intellectually stimulating colleagues. If you are particularly the type whose productivity is deeply affected by the ethos of your workplace, continue reading.

Run the following self-qualification check:

• Do you identify as a multilingual (bilingual, trilingual, etc.)?
• Is Norwegian Bokmål your primary language?
• Do you have an eye that spots subtle differences, errors, and typos that 99% of people may not even notice? Especially what they may call “minor”? N.B. What may be deemed minor is valued as “hidden treasures” here.
• Have you ever felt a sense of mania running through your veins while diving deep into certain culture phenomena, stories, films and shows, or games with hours of research?
• Are you more than punctual? Are you always the first one there?
• Are your desk and email inbox always clutter-free and organized because it gives you peace of mind?
• Are you a fast learner?
• Do you know what it means when a 100-person team outshines a single genius? Collaboration is key for us.

Responsibilities:

• Proper name localization research
  Research and localize proper names into Norwegian Bokmål by finding existing translations for proper names in books, web comics, and games that shows and films are based on.

• Proper name localization evaluation
  Evaluate existing localizations of proper names to select the most suitable options based on supporting evidence and consistency with a specific tone and register.

• Phonetic transliterations of proper names
  Develop accurate phonetic transliterations for proper names by collaborating with phoneticians and leveraging social media trend metrics and advanced language models (We will train you in using social media metrics analytics and language models for proper name selection).

• Semantic translations of proper names
  When required, produce semantic translations for proper names (program names, book titles, etc.).

• Glossary management
  Maintain a detailed glossary of terms, including their metadata (definitions, usage examples, genre context, categorizations by client, conceptual hierarchy, and subject matter). Ensure consistency across projects and make updates as needed.

• Collaboration with phoneticians and copywriters
  Work closely with phoneticians to ensure accurate transliterations and collaborate with copywriters for transcreation efforts, especially in genres that require engaging and audience-appropriate proper name translations.

• Collaboration with AI/Neural Machine Translation research engineering team
  Provide evaluation data of proper name localizations for cross-lingual mapping precision for the AI/NMT research engineering team to finetune the relevant language models and evaluate their performance.

• Quality assurance
  Review and verify the accuracy of all proper names, ensuring error-free and culturally relevant translations before submission.

• Knowledge sharing
  Look for ways to improve the internal terminology management system, continuously updating glossaries and workflows for each content universe and/or domain.

Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency: Strong command of English (source language) and Norwegian Bokmål (target language), with deep cultural knowledge and linguistic nuance.
• Experience: 3+ years in localization, terminology management, or related fields. Knowledge of shows and films based on books, web comics, and games is preferred.
• Terminology management: Experience in managing glossaries and term bases, with a focus on maintaining consistency across projects is a plus.
• Research skills: Proven ability to thoroughly research and verify term translations using multiple sources, including fan communities and official databases.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in checking term consistency, ensuring error-free results.
• Interest in pop culture: A genuine passion for pop culture, including a deep understanding of trends and fan communities, to ensure culturally relevant and engaging term translations.
• Collaboration: Skilled in working with phoneticians and copywriters to deliver accurate and creative term solutions across teams.
• Problem solving: Adaptable and creative, capable of making informed decisions on transcreation and localization challenges.
• Quality assurance: Strong experience in performing quality checks to ensure linguistic accuracy and alignment with the original IP.
• Time management: Able to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work on time.

Work schedule and location:

• Positions Available: 2
• Location: Remote (work from home)
• Compensation: Based on experience and performance. Kindly include your desired hourly rate for consideration.

Application process:

• Submit application > Resume screening > Written test > Interview > 3-month freelance trial period > Formal freelance contract (upon successful completion of the trial period)
• Processing time: Please expect 2-3 weeks for application processing before being contacted.

About Culture Flipper

Culture Flipper is a localization expert group focused on an immersive fan experience in the entertainment industry.

Domain experts and writers in each country collaborate with language experts to create a brand experience that gains audience trust in many languages. What we deliver is an intuitive localized experience for fans. The impact of Culture Flipper’s methods of localization lies in our multi-step collaborative workflow where we take translation as the first step in creating vibrant experiences that aim to touch the hearts of fans in their local languages.

The people of Culture Flipper break free from conventions and enjoy lifestyles that allow them to be inspired and continuously reborn. It is our thrilling and deep-rooted mission to find ways of communicating that move audiences with experiments and new attempts to change people and the world.

Culture Flipper was born on January 17, 2017, and is a diverse and inclusive multicultural corporation based in California, U.S.A.

[Freelance Remote Position] English to Japanese Terminologist

Are you a hidden inquisitive homo ludens with an organized mind? Yes? Join us as a terminologist!

You will play a key role in the proper name localization for the English to Japanese language pair.

This is a freelance, remote position, ideal for those of you who enjoy having your own schedule and engaging with intellectually stimulating colleagues. If you are particularly the type whose productivity is deeply affected by the ethos of your workplace, continue reading.

Run the following self-qualification check:

• Do you identify as a multilingual (bilingual, trilingual, etc.)?
• Is Japanese your primary language?
• Do you have an eye that spots subtle differences, errors, and typos that 99% of people may not even notice? Especially what they may call “minor”? N.B. What may be deemed minor is valued as “hidden treasures” here.
• Have you ever felt a sense of mania running through your veins while diving deep into certain culture phenomena, stories, films and shows, or games with hours of research?
• Are you more than punctual? Are you always the first one there?
• Are your desk and email inbox always clutter-free and organized because it gives you peace of mind?
• Are you a fast learner?
• Do you know what it means when a 100-person team outshines a single genius? Collaboration is key for us.

Responsibilities:

• Proper name localization research
  Research and localize proper names into Japanese by finding existing translations for proper names in books, web comics, and games that shows and films are based on.

• Proper name localization evaluation
  Evaluate existing localizations of proper names to select the most suitable options based on supporting evidence and consistency with a specific tone and register.

• Phonetic transliterations of proper names
  Develop accurate phonetic transliterations for proper names by collaborating with phoneticians and leveraging social media trend metrics and advanced language models (We will train you in using social media metrics analytics and language models for proper name selection).

• Semantic translations of proper names
  When required, produce semantic translations for proper names (program names, book titles, etc.).

• Glossary management
  Maintain a detailed glossary of terms, including their metadata (definitions, usage examples, genre context, categorizations by client, conceptual hierarchy, and subject matter). Ensure consistency across projects and make updates as needed.

• Collaboration with phoneticians and copywriters
  Work closely with phoneticians to ensure accurate transliterations and collaborate with copywriters for transcreation efforts, especially in genres that require engaging and audience-appropriate proper name translations.

• Collaboration with AI/Neural Machine Translation research engineering team
  Provide evaluation data of proper name localizations for cross-lingual mapping precision for the AI/NMT research engineering team to finetune the relevant language models and evaluate their performance.

• Quality assurance
  Review and verify the accuracy of all proper names, ensuring error-free and culturally relevant translations before submission.

• Knowledge sharing
  Look for ways to improve the internal terminology management system, continuously updating glossaries and workflows for each content universe and/or domain.

Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency: Strong command of English (source language) and Japanese (target language), with deep cultural knowledge and linguistic nuance.
• Experience: 3+ years in localization, terminology management, or related fields. Knowledge of shows and films based on books, web comics, and games is preferred.
• Terminology management: Experience in managing glossaries and term bases, with a focus on maintaining consistency across projects is a plus.
• Research skills: Proven ability to thoroughly research and verify term translations using multiple sources, including fan communities and official databases.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in checking term consistency, ensuring error-free results.
• Interest in pop culture: A genuine passion for pop culture, including a deep understanding of trends and fan communities, to ensure culturally relevant and engaging term translations.
• Collaboration: Skilled in working with phoneticians and copywriters to deliver accurate and creative term solutions across teams.
• Problem solving: Adaptable and creative, capable of making informed decisions on transcreation and localization challenges.
• Quality assurance: Strong experience in performing quality checks to ensure linguistic accuracy and alignment with the original IP.
• Time management: Able to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work on time.

Work schedule and location:

• Positions Available: 2
• Location: Remote (work from home)
• Compensation: Based on experience and performance. Kindly include your desired hourly rate for consideration.

Application process:

• Submit application > Resume screening > Written test > Interview > 3-month freelance trial period > Formal freelance contract (upon successful completion of the trial period)
• Processing time: Please expect 2-3 weeks for application processing before being contacted.

About Culture Flipper

Culture Flipper is a localization expert group focused on an immersive fan experience in the entertainment industry.

Domain experts and writers in each country collaborate with language experts to create a brand experience that gains audience trust in many languages. What we deliver is an intuitive localized experience for fans. The impact of Culture Flipper’s methods of localization lies in our multi-step collaborative workflow where we take translation as the first step in creating vibrant experiences that aim to touch the hearts of fans in their local languages.

The people of Culture Flipper break free from conventions and enjoy lifestyles that allow them to be inspired and continuously reborn. It is our thrilling and deep-rooted mission to find ways of communicating that move audiences with experiments and new attempts to change people and the world.

Culture Flipper was born on January 17, 2017, and is a diverse and inclusive multicultural corporation based in California, U.S.A.

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that’s where you come in!

Context: The Duolingo English Test (DET) was launched in 2016, by Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning platform. Duolingo’s mission is to leverage technology in order to lower barriers to education. The DET, as an extension of this mission, is an innovative and accessible English proficiency assessment for today's international students and educational institutions. Available online, on demand, students can certify their English from their computer—no appointments or travel to test centers needed. In addition, the DET is an opportunity for students to showcase their English skills through a video interview, and writing sample, beyond just a proficiency score. Results are available within 2 days and can be shared with an unlimited number of institutions. Over 5500 educational institutions worldwide already accept the DET, as equivalents to other traditional tests such as the IELTS or TOEFL.

The Duolingo English Test offers different kinds of training programs for stakeholders, such as agents, counselors and coaching centers in the study abroad ecosystem, to help them learn more about the test and how they can help their students prepare to take the DET. These range from introductory programs that offer an overview of the features and format of the test, the accepting institutions and readiness resources available online to support the test taker community, to Train The Trainer workshops aimed at empowering teachers who work with test takers.

Main Accountabilities:This position is responsible for educating stakeholders about the DET, including offering regional language training and support for teachers working with test takers.

(This role is freelance and remote with flexible working hours, but will require travel within designated regions for in-person sessions when necessary.)

Responsibilities:

• Deliver offline as well as online training programs to various stakeholders
• Customize/adapt training materials to align with the regional needs and contexts
• Gather feedback from participants to refine future programs
• Prepare reports on training delivered
• Keep up with the latest changes and updates to the DET; share these with stakeholders
• Collaborate with other DET staff

Role-specific Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Essential:
  • 3+ years of language teaching experience
  • Proficient in delivering content in English and Telugu. Hindi in addition preferred
  • Willingness to travel for in-person training sessions when necessary
  • Awareness of English proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL
• Desired:
  • Experience in test preparation
  • Ability to adapt trainings to varying audience needs
  • Strong understanding of the study abroad ecosystem in India

Education and Qualifications:

• Essential:
  • Bachelor's Degree in English, Education, or a related field
• Desired:
  • A training qualification
  • Certification in preparing students for other English Language Proficiency tests.

About Duolingo

Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

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