Linguistics-Based Content Writer (for Game Development)

We’re hiring a detail-oriented linguist with a background in lexical semantics, syntax, or applied linguistics.

Someone who’s studied or worked with real-world language data. If you’ve ever analyzed meaning shifts in words across contexts or explored cross-linguistic patterns, we’d love to hear about it.

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READ THESE DISCLAIMERS FIRST:

• This starts as a part-time trial contract: Proven reliable trial candidates will be offered full-time role with a raise and additional performance-based bonuses.
• Do not apply if you plan to use AI: We’ve tested it extensively. It does not meet our standards. It slows us down and costs time. This role demands manual work, guided by linguistic attention and critical thinking.

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WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong grasp of English writing mechanics
• Trained in linguistics or currently studying it
• Willing to learn a highly specific editorial process
• Available for part-time work with potential for growth

YOU’LL BE DOING THE FOLLOWING

• Study and internalize our granular writing guidelines
• The instructions are detailed and layered—take your time
• Be prepared to invest 3 hours in initial training (unpaid but required)
• Take the article from provided brief all the way to a publishable draft
• Proactively and efficiently communicate with a subject matter expert (professional game developers) and source raw first hand information (both visual and text) for you to polish
• Proactively and efficiently communicate with a graphic designer to create custom visuals that can’t be sourced
• Source relevant, helpful images (that don’t require subject matter expert's input) to support the writing - “Helpful” means images that explain or simplify the concept for readers and lower their effort to digest the text
• Bonus pay available if
  1. You successfully complete 3 pieces without major revisions
  2. Hit a certain quota without losing the standard (we reward those who can do great work efficiently)

BONUS EXPERIENCE:
(not required)

• Beginner experience Figma or Miro
• Visual wire-framing / sketching skills
• Developed video/board games professionally or recreationally
• Dungeon Master / Game Master for D&D (or other TTRPGs)
• Wrote for game dev / gaming publications
• Have extensive gaming experience

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Step 1: Including the following in your reply message:

• Your location (city, state/province and country)
• Your email (and WhatsApp if that's needed to get a hold of you)
• Describe your background and experience in linguistics
  • Include evidence of your linguistics experience (education, work where you applied it, etc)
• Describe your gaming / game development + Miro / Figma experience
  • Include evidence of your gaming / game development + Miro / Figma experience
• Your per word rate
  AND
• You per hour rate

Step 2: If you’re approved, a member of our team will reach out and provide a cultural fit test to see

Step 3: If you’re a good fit, you’ll receive a sample writing test; where you’ll need to write a ~300 word sample according to instructions

If you succeed on both tests we will start a part-time trial period with you. You will be paid for the test writing at a full trial period rate.