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Linguist - Brazilian Portuguese into American English - Remote

Job Overview

Location

USA (Remote)

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Date Posted

June 26, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Translate content between Brazilian Portuguese and US English while preserving cultural nuance, clarity, and contextual relevance across digital platforms.
  • • Edit and refine translated language content for accuracy, tone, and stylistic appropriateness in marketing and technical contexts.
  • • Apply current language standards, usage trends, and industry best practices to all translation deliverables.
  • • Evaluate and provide structured feedback to improve the quality of AI language models through human-in-the-loop validation.
  • • Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to localize digital tools, applications, and marketing materials for Brazilian Portuguese-speaking markets.
  • • Support content development and quality assurance processes for AI-driven language technology products.
  • • Perform transcreation when required, creatively adapting source text to ensure natural, culturally resonant output in the target language without literal translation.
  • • Work independently on assigned translation tasks with no fixed hours, managing your own schedule as an independent contractor.
  • • Deliver high-quality translations on time, adhering to project deadlines and quality benchmarks.
  • • Maintain strict adherence to provided terminology guides, style sheets, and reference materials for consistency across projects.
  • • Contribute to a global community of linguists advancing human-machine communication through accurate, nuanced language processing.
  • • Engage with diverse, innovative projects spanning industries such as enterprise software, government, and AI development.
  • • Participate in a streamlined onboarding process including application submission, domain-specific testing, and payment setup upon selection.
  • • Operate as a 1099 contractor with no guaranteed hours, benefits, or employment status; work availability fluctuates with project demand.
  • • Commit to a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week to maintain active status and reliability in task delivery.
  • • Ensure compliance with geographic restrictions — contractors must be located in regions not subject to international embargo or sanctions.
  • • Assume full responsibility for personal tax obligations and legal compliance as an independent contractor.

🎯 Requirements

  • • Native-level proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese and US English
  • • Graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies OR graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience OR 5 years of full-time professional translation experience
  • • Ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely
  • • Reliable availability to meet minimum weekly time commitment of 10 hours
  • • Access to a stable internet connection and digital tools required for translation work
  • • Residency in a country not subject to international embargo or sanctions

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Flexible schedule: work when you want, as much or as little as you want, with no fixed hours or check-ins
  • • Competitive pay rates with prompt, fair payments and no invoice chasing
  • • Access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio across industries and domains
  • • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology shaping global communication

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About Lilt Production

Lilt Production is a full-service video production studio based in Paris, France, creating commercial, corporate, and branded content for agencies and global brands. Services span concept development, live-action filming, motion graphics, post-production, color grading, and localized adaptations. The company operates a bilingual French-English team and works across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, emphasizing cinematic storytelling and contemporary visual aesthetics for broadcast, digital, and social media distribution.

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