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Italian (Italy) Freelance Writer

TransPerfect

Milano

Remoto

EUR 10.000 - 30.000

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Descrizione del lavoro

A leading localization company is looking for Italian Freelance Writers to create high-quality short stories, approximately 6,500 words each. This role requires idiomatic fluency in Italian and some proficiency in English. Ideal candidates should have a degree in literature or relevant fields, along with a portfolio showcasing their writing skills. This is a full-time position with opportunities to contribute creatively to innovative projects.

Competenze

  • Residence in Italy.
  • Idiomatic fluency in Italian (Italy).
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Submission of a portfolio with 3 writing samples.

Mansioni

  • Produce high-quality short stories of approximately 6,500 words.
  • Submit a brief plot for approval before writing.
  • Completing tasks independently without AI assistance.

Conoscenze

Writing skills
Attention to detail
Fluent in Italian
Working proficiency in English

Formazione

Degree in literature, journalism, or creative writing
Descrizione del lavoro

Start Date: Immediate

Est. Work Schedule/Workload: Approximately 18 hours over a 2-week period (The actual schedule and total workload may vary depending on feedback and revision cycles)

Rate: $450 USD per accepted short story (around 6,500 words) - covering all stages, including revisions after QA and client feedback if needed.

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking several Italian (Italy) Freelance Writers to produce high-quality content. 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.

Candidates with demonstrated writing skills or experience will be considered. However, preference will be given to those who have previously published book(s) or can provide high-quality writing samples in relevant genres.

Task Summary

Writers will be required to complete 1 short story of approximately 6,500 words. The task begins with submitting a brief plot for approval. Once the plot is approved, writers will submit the first 1,000 words of the story for review. Upon approval of the initial excerpt, the writers can resume and complete the story within the specified timeframe. If needed, revisions may be required based on feedback received.

Short Story Genres
  • Kids
  • Thriller/Mystery
  • Self‑help
  • Romance
  • Memoir/Autobiography/Biography – can be on anyone the writer chooses, even a made up person.

NOTE: It is not allowed to use any AI tools to aid creation and all submitted content will be reviewed for plagiarism and the use of AI technologies. All work must be written entirely independently, and the use of generative technologies (e.g., ChatGPT and similar) is strictly prohibited.

Job Requirements
  • Residence in Italy
  • Idiomatic fluency in Italian (Italy)
  • 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 journalism, writing, or content creation
  • Ability to start and complete tasks within the given deadline
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Submission of a portfolio with 3 writing samples (400–700 words each), including at least one in the preferred genre; samples may include published articles, blog posts, reports, or other relevant works that demonstrate writing ability and experience.

In case you have any questions about this role contact us at DataForce.Sourcing@transperfect.com

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Writing/Editing

Industries

Translation and Localization

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