Farsi Language Specialist - Cultural Expert

Mercor; Dubai; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research consultancy is seeking a Farsi Language Specialist to enhance Farsi language content for cultural accuracy. Responsibilities include assessing conversational Farsi, providing feedback, and collaborating with teams. Required qualifications include native-level Farsi proficiency and cultural expertise. This is a short-term, remote position with a commitment of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in Farsi.
• Deep understanding of Persian cultural norms.
• Up to date with modern Farsi trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of conversational Farsi for cultural appropriateness and fluency.
• Provide feedback and guidance on written and spoken Farsi.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure culturally relevant assessments.
• Stay updated with current trends in Farsi language and culture.
• Evaluate virtual platforms for Farsi language content delivery.

Skills

Native-Level Proficiency

Cultural Expertise

Current Cultural Literacy

Bilingual Communication Skills

Job description

Company Introduction

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.

Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

Position : Farsi Language Specialist – Short-term Contract, Remote

Commitment : 20 hours per week

Mission : Assess and enhance Farsi language content for cultural and linguistic accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of conversational Farsi for cultural appropriateness and fluency.
• Provide feedback and guidance on written and spoken Farsi.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure culturally relevant assessments.
• Stay updated with current trends in Farsi language and culture.
• Evaluate virtual platforms for Farsi language content delivery.

Qualifications

• Must-Have Qualifications
• Native-Level Proficiency: Native fluency in Farsi.
• Cultural Expertise: Deep understanding of Persian cultural norms.
• Current Cultural Literacy: Up to date with modern Farsi trends.

Engagement Details

• Contract Type : Short-term
• Schedule : Remote and asynchronous
• Hours : At least 20 hours per week

Application Process

• Submit your resume
• Complete an AI-led interview to assess Farsi language ability and cultural proficiency
• If selected, you’ll be contacted for a follow-up conversation and onboarded shortly thereafter
• Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Communication Skills: High proficiency in English.
• Tech-Savviness: Comfortable using virtual platforms.
• Teaching Experience: Experience in language tutoring or teaching.
• Assessment Knowledge: Familiarity with language testing methodologies.