German (Germany) Freelance Writer at TransPerfect
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About the Opportunity
DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking several German (Germany) Freelance Writers to produce high-quality content to test and improve Machine Translation technology.
Work Location: Remote in Germany
Start Date: Immediate
Estimated 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)
Languages Needed: German (Germany), English
Rate: $578 USD per accepted short story (around 6,500 words) covering all stages, including revisions after QA and client feedback if needed.
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
- 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.
Job Requirements
- Residence in Germany
- Idiomatic fluency in German (Germany)
- Excellent writing skills in German (Germany) (grammar, spelling)
- Working proficiency in English required, as all communication and task guidelines will be in English
- 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 DataForce.Sourcing@transperfect.com
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Writing/Editing
- Translation and Localization
