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Freelance Writer Job at TransPerfect in Chicago

TransPerfect, Chicago, IL, US, 60290

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Freelance Writer – TransPerfect DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking several English (US) Freelance Writers to produce high‑quality content for testing and improving Machine Translation technology. Work Location: Remote in the United States Start Date: Immediate Estimated Work Schedule/Workload: Approximately 18 hours over a 2‑week period (actual schedule may vary) Rate: $505 USD per accepted short story (around 6,500 words) – covering all stages, including revisions after QA and client feedback. Task Summary Writers will be required to complete one 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, writers can resume and complete the story within the specified timeframe. If needed, revisions may be required based on feedback received. Genres Kids Thriller/Mystery Self‑help Romance Memoir/Autobiography/Biography – can be about 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 AI usage. All work must be written independently; the use of generative technologies 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. Contact: DataForce.Sourcing@transperfect.com DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce #J-18808-Ljbffr