Spanish (US)  Freelance Editor/QAer

Spanish (US)  Freelance Editor/QAer

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking several Spanish (US) Freelance Editors/QAers to join our project. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative project; your creative contribution will be used to test and improve Machine Translation technology.   

We will consider candidates with relevant editing skills or experience. Preference will be given to those with a professional background in editing and/or a graduate or undergraduate degree in literature, journalism, or creative writing. 

Task Summary:   

Editors/QAers will review original short stories to ensure accurate spelling, grammar, and guideline compliance. They will also provide constructive feedback to help improve plot, structure, character development, and other storytelling elements. Different rounds of review may be required for each story. 

Job requirements

• Residence in the United States  

• Idiomatic fluency in Spanish (US)    

• Excellent reading skills in Spanish (US) (grammar, spelling)  

• Working proficiency in English required, as all communication and task guidelines will be in English   

• Graduate or undergraduate degree in literature, journalism, or creative writing and/or proven experience in editing, proofreading or a relevant field. 

• Ability to start and complete tasks within the given deadline  

• Strong attention to detail