Contractor Dutch Localization Proofreader

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we've got more left to do — and that's where you come in! Come join our Localization team and help us create the best possible user experience for Dutch learners through high-quality localization.

We are looking for a tech-savvy, native Dutch translator/proofreader fluent in English to create the best possible user experience for Dutch 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 Dutch.
• Conduct QA on the live app to ensure that original content is not only correct and understandable for the Dutch audience, but also engaging and compelling.

Requirements:

• Native fluency in Dutch and full professional fluency in English
• 3+ years of experience in translating, transcreation, proofreading, and/or copywriting for a Dutch 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)

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