Gurmukhi Punjabi Translator/Proofreader (Localization)

Come join our Globalization team and help us create the best possible user experience for Gurmukhi Punjabi learners through high-quality localization. We are looking for a tech-savvy, native Gurmukhi Punjabi translator/proofreader fluent in English to create the best possible user experience for Gurmukhi Punjabi learners through high-quality translation and localization.

This is a contract role that can be based anywhere in the world.

Responsibilities:

• Localize all marketing and product copies, ensuring they are accurate, charismatic, and reflect Duolingo's style guide and requirements
• Attend meetings/consult with fellow team members to discuss translations and align on style, tone, and vocabulary
• Contribute to the development of in-house style guides for Gurmukhi Punjabi
• Ensure that original content is not only understandable for Gurmukhi Punjabi audience, but also engaging and compelling

Requirements:

• Native fluency in Gurmukhi Punjabi and full professional fluency in English
• 3+ years of experience in translating, transcreation, proofreading, and/or copywriting for a Gurmukhi Punjabi audience
• Experience localizing online, mobile, and/or game products
• A portfolio of past work to demonstrate your expertise
• Strong interest in Duolingo and our mission
• Ability to work 5-15 hrs/week (workload may vary from week to week)

About Duolingo

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We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!