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Lingala Bilingual Expert

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This is language work with a sharper edge than generic translation. It rewards fluency, patience, and the ability to explain nuance in a way an AI system can actually learn from. The posted range is $45-95/hour.

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About this opportunity

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transcribe video content in Lingala, ensuring accurate and detailed capture of spoken language.
  • Clearly outline timestamps and describe the emotional tone and intent of speakers.
  • Analyze and evaluate grammar, tone, and overall language structure in both Lingala and English content.
  • Define and elaborate on the conceptual aspects of words and phrases, capturing cultural and contextual nuances.
  • Perform complex language tasks to train and fine-tune AI language models.
  • Collaborate with the customer's team to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements.
  • Commit to at least 15 hours of focused work per week, maintaining consistency in quality and detail.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Native or near-native proficiency in both Lingala and English, with advanced written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail in linguistic analysis and transcription work.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and articulate emotional nuances and tone in spoken language.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills applied to language tasks.
  • Experience in transcription, translation, localization, or similar linguistics-focused roles.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a remote environment.
  • Reliable commitment to a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in linguistics, language education, or related fields.
  • Experience working on AI, NLP, or data annotation projects.
  • Familiarity with best practices in high-quality transcription and annotation.

Required skills

  • lingala language proficiency
  • english language proficiency
  • transcription
  • linguistic analysis
  • attention to detail
  • emotional nuance identification
  • critical thinking
  • translation
  • localization
  • remote work collaboration

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