Writer
Freelance Writer job at TransPerfect. Denver, CO. Work Location : Remote in the United States Engagement Model : Freelance; Independent Contractor Start Date : Immediate Est. Work Schedule/Workload : Approximately 18 hours over a 2-week period (The actual schedule and total workload may vary depending on feedback and revision cycles) Language(s) Needed : English (US) Rate : $505 USD per accepted short story (around 6,500 words) - covering all stages, including revisions after QA and client feedback if needed. DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking several English (US) Freelance Writers to produce high-quality content. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative project; your creative contribution will be used to test and improve Machine Translation technology. Candidates with demonstrated writing skills or experience will be considered. However, preference will be given to those who have previously published book(s) or can provide high-quality writing samples in relevant genres. Task Summary Writers will be required to complete 1 short story of approximately 6,500 words. The task begins with submitting a brief plot for approval. Once the plot is approved, writers will submit the first 1,000 words of the story for review. Upon approval of the initial excerpt, the writers can resume and complete the story within the specified timeframe. If needed, revisions may be required based on feedback received. The short story must be in one of the following genres and the genre will be assigned based on your selected preference: Kids Thriller/Mystery Sci‑fi/Fantasy Self‑help Romance Memoir/Autobiography/Biography - can be on anyone the writer chooses, even a made up person. NOTE: It is not allowed to use any AI tools to aid creation and all submitted content will be reviewed for plagiarism and the use of AI technologies. All work must be written entirely independently, and the use of generative technologies (e.g., ChatGPT and similar) is strictly prohibited.
Requirements
Residence in the United States Idiomatic fluency in English (US) Excellent writing skills in English (US) (grammar, spelling) Graduate or undergraduate degree in literature, journalism, or creative writing and/or proven experience in journalism, writing, or content creation Ability to start and complete tasks within the given deadline Strong attention to detail Submission of a portfolio with 3 writing samples (400–700 words each), including at least one in the preferred genre; samples may include published articles, blog posts, reports, or other relevant works that demonstrate writing ability and experience. In case you have any questions about this role contact us at: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr