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Location

Mumbai | India

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Job description

Tibetan Translator

Location:  Remote in India or another South Asian location. 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 .

Status: Part time

Pay: USD $32 per hour

Benefits: Flexible schedule, paid training, work from home

Please note that the pay rate is in US dollars and payment will be made in US dollars. The amount in local currency will vary according to exchange rates.

Productive Playhouse is actively seeking enthusiastic and qualified Tibetan-to-English translators to contribute to a significant large-scale translation initiative.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Productive Playhouse is looking for accomplished translators and interpreters proficient in modern Tibetan and English. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in simultaneous oral interpretation and/or written textual translation. The ability to perform efficiently in work scenarios with brief turnaround times (6 to 24 hours) is crucial. All translators applying for this position must adhere to specified format guidelines in order to deliver refined translation documents for the final product.

We invite accomplished translators and interpreters proficient in Tibetan language (Colloquial Spoken Tibetan and Modern Literary Tibetan), who also possess an advanced understanding of the English language. In addition to mastery in Tibetan, candidates must exhibit solid skills in English grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Productive Playhouse INC is a leader in language acquisition. We are a data-driven company led by creative individuals. Our dedicated employees celebrate a diverse culture of equity, integrity, and compassion. Productive Playhouse is a special place to work, one we are excited to share with you. Encouraging a balanced work and home life, we sincerely value employee well-being. Our forward-thinking and careful observation of cultural experience has driven our teams and defined the Productive Playhouse mission.

About This Position

Tibetan-English Translators for an Ongoing Video Translation Project
This project centers on the translation of videos from Tibetan to English, and may require quick responsiveness within tight 6 or 24-hour deadlines. Commencement times for individual projects can vary widely, extending into overnight shifts.

Given the likely sensitivity of video content touching upon controversial or possibly offensive subjects, team members will have the option to decline the translation of specific videos for any reason.

Project volumes will be dynamic and highly variable, thus precluding us from guaranteeing a fixed workload per week or month. Flexibility in candidates’ regular schedules and work availability is therefore preferred. As a valued team member, you would communicate your availability during designated times, anticipating potential translation requests. 

We anticipate a large number of assignments in the upcoming months, and we hope you’ll consider joining our special team!

Key Responsibilities

• Translate videos from Tibetan to English with precision and cultural awareness.
• Follow specified format guidelines to deliver refined translation documents.
• Handle quick turnaround times with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to take feedback and make revisions.
• Provide timely communication with your manager regarding project work .
• Insert notes where explicit and detailed hateful language, ethnic discourse, or
  incitement to violence is mentioned
• Ensure the names of speaker(s) and listener(s) are included, in case of a conversation
  involving two or more individuals

Job Perks & Benefits

• Paid training.
• Remote work freedom & flexibility.
• Competitive compensation at USD $32.00/hour.

Requirements

• Robust professional experience in translation & interpretation is preferred.
• Sufficient competence in computer & Internet operations.
• Fluency & literacy in modern Tibetan; language proficiency will be assessed through an extensive test.
• Profound understanding of English grammar & punctuation; language proficiency will be assessed through an extensive test.
• Prompt responsiveness to all work-related communications & emails.
• Consistent access to the internet & email.
• Aptitude in web search & research skills.
• Ability to start work within two weeks from the date of hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
As an equal opportunity employer, Productive Playhouse staunchly adheres to equal opportunity employment principles. In accordance with anti-discrimination laws, our policy is crafted to uphold these ideals and effectuate these humanitarian principles and legal mandates, denouncing any form of discrimination and prohibiting any type of harassment. We extend equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Productive Playhouse is committed to upholding both the spirit and substance of all applicable laws and regulations.

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