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Target Language Expert, Tausug (online)

Company : Avant Assessment
Date Posted : 2012-03-09

Our company is currently looking for native speakers of Tausug to create language samples used in a test of Tausug reading and listening proficiency. Native Tausug proficiency and very good spoken and written English skills required. This is a contractor position with flexible work hours. The project will last for 6-8 weeks, starting immediately, and will require an availability of 6-12 hours per week. All work can be done online, paid training is provided. If interested, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to jan.beck@avantassessment.com.

Position: Target Language Expert, Tausug: Online

Location: Online

Required Qualification

  • Native proficiency of Tausug
  • Very good spoken and written English language skills
  • College degree or high school + current university studies
  • Knowledge of Tausug culture
  • Ability to navigate the web, and good basic computer skills
  • Computer with broadband Internet connection

Preferred Qualification

  • Some academic and/or professional background in linguistics, language teaching, translation, or a related field
  • Voice-acting talent/experience (e.g. theater, film, radio, public speaking, etc.)
  • Very good Tausug writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Create spoken and written passages in Tausug according to detailed specifications
  • Provide accurate English translations of the passages
  • Provide linguistic and cultural information about the passages

Compensation

Payment is per accepted passage. USD 40 – USD 160 per passage, depending on passage difficulty level and domain (reading/listening).

Contact: Jan.beck@avantassessment.com

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