Translator (Lingala-English) | $95/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Canada; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 183,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Lingala Bilingual Expert for remote, contract-based work. The role focuses on transcribing video content in Lingala with precise timestamps and tone description, ensuring high-quality linguistic output.

The candidate should have native or near-native Lingala and English proficiency, strong attention to detail, and experience in transcription or related linguistics tasks. Remote collaboration with the client’s team is expected to meet project standards.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Lingala and English.
• Attention to detail in linguistic analysis and transcription.
• Ability to identify emotional nuances and tone.
• Strong analytical and critical language thinking.
• Experience in transcription, translation, localization, or linguistics roles.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe video content in Lingala, ensuring accurate and detailed capture of spoken language.
• Outline timestamps and describe the emotional tone and intent of speakers.
• Analyze and evaluate grammar, tone, and language structure in Lingala and English content.
• Define and elaborate on conceptual aspects of words and phrases, capturing cultural and contextual nuances.
• Perform complex language tasks to train and fine-tune AI language models.
• Collaborate with the customer's team to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.

Skills

Lingala

English

Transcription

Attention to detail

Remote work

Analytical thinking

Job description

Position: Lingala Bilingual Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $45 - $95/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

• Transcribe video content in Lingala, ensuring accurate and detailed capture of spoken language.
• Outline timestamps and describe the emotional tone and intent of speakers.
• Analyze and evaluate grammar, tone, and language structure in Lingala and English content.
• Define and elaborate on conceptual aspects of words and phrases, capturing cultural and contextual nuances.
• Perform complex language tasks to train and fine-tune AI language models.
• Collaborate with the customer's team to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Transcribe video content in Lingala, ensuring accurate and detailed capture of spoken language.
• Outline timestamps and describe the emotional tone and intent of speakers.
• Analyze and evaluate grammar, tone, and language structure in Lingala and English content.
• Define and elaborate on conceptual aspects of words and phrases, capturing cultural and contextual nuances.
• Perform complex language tasks to train and fine-tune AI language models.
• Collaborate with the customer's team to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Lingala and English, with advanced communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail in linguistic analysis and transcription work.
• Ability to identify and articulate emotional nuances and tone in spoken language.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills applied to language tasks.
• Experience in transcription, translation, localization, or similar linguistics-focused roles.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a remote environment.