Freelance Writer Job at TransPerfect in San Francisco

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Work Location: Remote in the United States
Start Date: Immediate
Est. Work Schedule/Workload: Approximately 18 hours over a 2‑week period (actual schedule may vary)
Language(s) Needed: English (US)
Rate: $505 USD per accepted short story (around 6,500 words) — includes 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. Candidates with demonstrated writing skills or experience will be considered. 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 for review. Upon approval, writers can resume and complete the story within the specified timeframe. If needed, revisions may be required based on feedback.

The short story must be in one of the following genres (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: Use of any AI tools is prohibited. All submitted content will be reviewed for plagiarism and AI usage. All work must be written independently.

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: DataForce.Sourcing@transperfect.com