English Proofreader (Ireland)

at  Productive Playhouse

English Quality Control Reviewer
Location: Remote in Ireland or similar time zone.
Status: Project Based (Contract)
Pay: USD $30 per hour
Benefits: Flexible schedule, work from home

JOB SUMMARY

Productive Playhouse is seeking talented and experienced writers to conduct linguistic quality control on translated documents. Writers (Internal Role: QC Reviewers) will edit and improve transcriptions of translated videos in the form of Google Docs. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the English language and grammar rules, as well as be able to adeptly identify awkward and unnatural phrases and sentences while improving them accordingly. QC writers must be familiar with United States English and be able to apply United States English writing standards. It is not necessary to be familiar with the language that is being translated. The length of time spent on each document may take anywhere from 20 minutes to two hours to complete, depending on the length of the transcript.

SKILLS

• Solid grammar/ orthography and punctuation. You will be required to take a test.
• Solid computer / Internet skills
• Responsiveness
• Internet research skills
• Ability to onboard efficiently

REQUIREMENTS

• C2 proficiency in English, applicants will be asked to complete an assessmentFamiliarity with US English spelling and writing standards
• Graduate or Undergraduate Degrees in creative writing, English literature, linguistics, literature, rhetoric studies, composition studies, or similar
• At least one year of relevant professional experience is required. Individuals with professional writing experience writing in the categories of biographies, business-related content, career resumes, career cover letters, code, programming, script, conversations, current events, pop culture, mathematics, data, statistics, education, electronics, facts, fiction, geography, health, medicine, history, humor, information technology, music, poetry, riddles, puzzles, science, short stories, and sports, are strongly encouraged to apply
• If you do not live in this location but wish to be considered for other roles, please submit your inquiry via our Jobseekers Inquiry form.
• High-speed internet access
• Access to email
  Please note that the pay rates are in US dollars and payment will be made in US dollars. The amount in local currency will vary according to exchange rates.
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• Availability during one of three shifts, according to Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5). Three shifts are available from 12AM-6 AM EST or 6AM-12PM EST or 6PM- 12AM EST
• Follow project guidelines
• Meet project deadlines
• Make consistent progress on assigned files
• Communicate with project managers in a timely and effective manner
• Communicate in English with project managers via email (verbal communication is not required)