Linguist - Japanese - Remote

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY LILT is building speech and language datasets for AI in five languages: Balochi, Guarani, Luxembourgish, Turkmen and Uyghur. We are looking for Community Leads who are active in these language communities to help connect speakers with paid recording and transcription work. A Community Lead is someone the community already knows and trusts. You might run a cultural society or academy, teach the language, edit a publication, host a radio show, or manage an online group. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Share LILT opportunities with speakers in your community - Refer speakers through the Community Lead referral form - Be our point of contact for questions from your community - Take on paid recording or transcription work yourself, if you want to (optional) HOW YOU EARN - A referral bonus for each speaker you refer who completes approved work - A growth bonus once 10 of your referrals are active - Full payment details are in the Community Lead agreement you receive once approved WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Fluent speaker of Balochi, Guarani, Luxembourgish, Turkmen or Uyghur - A recognized role in your language community, such as society or academy head, teacher, editor, radio host or group admin - Good working English to communicate with our team - Comfortable sharing posts and answering questions from people in your community HOW IT WORKS Community Lead is by invitation. After you apply: 1 - We review your application 2 - You have a short call with our Talent team, including a check of your role or organization 3 - You sign the Community Lead agreement 4 - You start referring speakers through the Community Lead form WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING - This is an independent contractor role paid on results. Payments depend on approved work by the speakers you refer. There are no benefits and earnings are not guaranteed. - Please tell us about your role. If you work for a government or public institution, follow your employer's rules on outside paid work. - Everyone yo…

Posted 22 Oct 2026

About the Opportunity We are expanding our talent network and seeking skilled Somali-language professionals with expertise in user interfaces, marketing localization, and retail content. Our ideal partners possess a nuanced command of market-specific nuances and consumer expectations. We value linguists who excel at software localization and brand storytelling, ensuring every string is clear, consistent, and culturally impactful. What You'll Deliver Precision in UX and Technical Content. Adapt complex software interfaces and support documentation with total accuracy, ensuring terminological rigor and a seamless experience for native Somali users. Impactful Marketing Localization. Transform global campaigns and brand voices to hit home in the Somali-speaking market, maintaining the original creative spirit while maximizing local relevance. Polished Product and E-commerce Copy. Localize product and UI listings applying regional naming logic and formatting standards. Brand Integrity and Quality Assurance. Uphold elite quality benchmarks to provide engaging, audience-centric content aligned with brand identity. Agile Team Collaboration. Coordinate with our production and quality leads to execute high-stakes projects on schedule and within client specifications. Qualifications Native-level proficiency in Somali. A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR a graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR 5 years of full-time professional translation experience. The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely. Proven professional experience in translation and localization within marketing, UI/software, or e-commerce content. Experience with app or platform localization (mobile UI, social media, or web content) preferred. Why Collaborate with LILT? Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No f…

Posted 7 Oct 2026

About the Opportunity We are expanding our talent network and seeking skilled Somali-language professionals with expertise in user interfaces, marketing localization, and retail content. Our ideal partners possess a nuanced command of market-specific nuances and consumer expectations. We value linguists who excel at software localization and brand storytelling, ensuring every string is clear, consistent, and culturally impactful. What You'll Deliver Precision in UX and Technical Content. Adapt complex software interfaces and support documentation with total accuracy, ensuring terminological rigor and a seamless experience for native Somali users. Impactful Marketing Localization. Transform global campaigns and brand voices to hit home in the Somali-speaking market, maintaining the original creative spirit while maximizing local relevance. Polished Product and E-commerce Copy. Localize product and UI listings applying regional naming logic and formatting standards. Brand Integrity and Quality Assurance. Uphold elite quality benchmarks to provide engaging, audience-centric content aligned with brand identity. Agile Team Collaboration. Coordinate with our production and quality leads to execute high-stakes projects on schedule and within client specifications. Qualifications Native-level proficiency in Somali. A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR a graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR 5 years of full-time professional translation experience. The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely. Proven professional experience in translation and localization within marketing, UI/software, or e-commerce content. Experience with app or platform localization (mobile UI, social media, or web content) preferred. Why Collaborate with LILT? Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No f…

Posted 6 Oct 2026