Description
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 a 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.
We prioritize depth over length: We value concise, clear writing over high word counts. This role requires staying strictly on-topic, avoiding unnecessary context shifts or padding to extend article length.
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Strong grasp of English writing mechanics
Trained in linguistics or currently studying it
Proficiency in basic image creation and editing to supplement written content
Willing to learn a highly specific editorial process
Ruthless conciseness: Ability to write highly focused content that satisfies the reader's immediate intent without wandering off-topic
Available for part-time work with potential for growth
YOU’LL BE DOING THE FOLLOWING
Study and internalize our granular writing guidelines (take your time, the instructions are detailed and layered)
Be prepared to invest 3 hours in initial training (unpaid but required)
Take the article from the provided brief all the way to a publishable draft
Adhere strictly to the scope of the provided brief, editing aggressively to remove bloat, tangents, and artificial word count inflation
Actively provide constructive feedback to help develop, refine, and improve our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Proactively and efficiently communicate with a subject matter expert (professional game developers) and source raw firsthand information (both visual and text) for you to polish
Create basic custom visuals to support the text, and proactively communicate with a graphic designer for complex visuals that fall outside basic creation
Source relevant, helpful images (that don’t require a subject matter expert's input) to support the writing by explaining or simplifying concepts and lowering the reader's effort to digest the text
BONUS PAY AVAILABLE IF
You successfully complete a pre agreed number of pieces without major revisions
You hit a certain quota without losing the standard (we reward those who can do great work efficiently)
BONUS EXPERIENCE (not required)
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 linguisticsInclude evidence of your linguistics experience (education, work where you applied it, etc)
Describe your gaming / game development / Canva experienceInclude evidence of your gaming / game development + Canva 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 all 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.