Freelance Writer

TransPerfect; United States; Remote; USD 573,942 - 817,433; Part time

Job summary

A leading language solutions provider is seeking Freelance Writers to produce high-quality content remotely. Writers will craft short stories of approximately 6,500 words, starting with a plot submission. Ideal candidates must have strong writing skills, a degree in a relevant field, and experience in writing or content creation. This role offers flexible hours but requires dedication to deadlines and quality independent work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journalism, writing, or content creation.
• Ability to start and complete tasks within the given deadline.
• Submission of a portfolio with three writing samples.

Responsibilities

• Complete one short story of approximately 6,500 words.
• Submit a brief plot for approval before writing.
• Revise based on feedback received.

Skills

Excellent writing skills in English (US)

Strong attention to detail

Idiomatic fluency in English (US)

Education

Graduate or undergraduate degree in literature, journalism, or creative writing

Job description

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DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking several English (US) 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.

• Work Location: Remote in the United States
• Start Date: Immediate
• Estimated Workload: Approximately 18 hours over a 2‑week period (the actual schedule and total workload may vary depending on feedback and revision cycles)
• Language(s) Needed: English (US)
• Rate: $505 USD per accepted short story (around 6,500 words) - covering all stages, including revisions after QA and client feedback if needed.

Task Summary

Writers will be required to complete one 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.

The short story must be in one of the following genres, and the genre will be assigned based on your selected preference:

• 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.

Requirements

• Residence in the United States
• Idiomatic fluency in English (US)
• Excellent writing skills in English (US) (grammar, spelling)
• 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 three 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.

If you have any questions about this role, contact us at: [e-mail]

DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.

We offer high-quality data for Human‑Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.

To learn more about DataForce please visit us at https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce