Linguist

As a Linguist at ElevenLabs, your key responsibilities include utilizing AI tools combined with human review processes to produce high-quality audio content across various forms such as transcripts, translations, and dubs in over 30 languages. You'll be part of impactful projects that enhance audio content accessibility, ensuring it resonates naturally with audiences worldwide.

While formal experience or degrees are not strictly required for the Linguist position at ElevenLabs, being a native speaker or having native-level proficiency in one or more of the supported languages is essential. Previous experience in producing transcripts, translations, or dubs in a professional setting, such as with a localization agency or media company, is highly advantageous.

At ElevenLabs, we prioritize professional growth by offering a flexible environment in which Linguists can take on leadership roles within language and product groups. We foster a culture of continuous learning and encourage our team to contribute autonomously, empowering you to elevate your skill set while making a significant impact on our audio AI projects.

The work environment for a Linguist at ElevenLabs is entirely remote and designed to maximize productivity. We emphasize asynchronous workflows to reduce meeting times, allowing you to work flexibly on your terms and prioritize tasks based on your availability. It's a culture where talent and creativity shine, regardless of your physical location.

As a Linguist at ElevenLabs, you'll work on a variety of exciting projects, such as dubbing content for popular YouTube creators and creating multilingual audio for international media companies. Each project presents an opportunity to push the boundaries of audio AI while contributing to high-stake productions that reach diverse audiences across the globe.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples from past experiences. Highlight the tools you have used, the types of content you have transcribed, and any challenges you faced and overcame during the process. Emphasize your attention to detail and how you ensure accuracy in transcripts.

To effectively answer this question, discuss your approach to translation, including your techniques for checking semantic and grammatical accuracy. Mention the use of glossaries, context analysis, and collaboration with peers or native speakers as part of your translation process.

In your response, stress the importance of constructive feedback as a growth opportunity. Provide examples of how you've positively integrated feedback from peers or supervisors into your work, aiming to improve yourself and the final product consistently.

Prepare a specific example to share. Describe the project, the challenges you faced, and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to explain how you addressed the challenges successfully, bringing the project to fruition. Showcase your problem-solving skills here.

Discuss the various technologies and tools you've worked with, such as transcription software, translation management systems, and any AI tools relevant to the Linguist role. Emphasize your adaptability and eagerness to learn new tools, as this will resonate well with the ElevenLabs team.

When responding, explain your organizational techniques, such as using task management tools or setting clear priorities based on deadlines and importance. Emphasize your ability to adapt in a remote setting, ensuring productivity without compromising quality.

Here, talk about your passion for audio technology and its potential to empower global communication. Share personal anecdotes or experiences that fuel your enthusiasm and how you hope to contribute to making content more accessible through your work at ElevenLabs.

In your answer, discuss the importance of ethical considerations in language work, especially in terms of cultural sensitivity, accuracy, and respecting copyright. Provide examples of how you've maintained these standards in your previous roles or how you plan to do so at ElevenLabs.

Use this opportunity to showcase your unique skills, such as proficiency in multiple languages, experience in specific content types, or particular linguistic insights. Be sure to relate these skills back to how they will benefit ElevenLabs and contribute to the client's projects.

Mention your methods for keeping up-to-date with industry trends, such as following key publications, engaging with online communities, attending webinars, and participating in professional networks. Show your commitment to continuous learning and how it positively affects the work you do.