Language Expert — Contract Job posted at: Nov 3, 2026 23:38 GMT (GMT: Nov 3, 2026 23:38) Job type: Translation/editing/proofing job Services required: Translation, Checking / Editing / Proofreading, Copywriting, Transcreation, Native speaker conversation, Localization, Software localization, Consulting, Quality assurance (QA) Confidentiality level: MEDIUM Languages: English to Czech, English to Dutch, English to French, English to German, English to Greek, English to Italian, English to Polish, English to Romanian, English to Spanish, German Language variant: British English Job description: About Talkoot Talkoot is the AI product content optimization platform for ecommerce. Content produced in Talkoot helps generate billions of dollars of revenue for hundreds of the world’s most loved brands, including Burton, Fossil, UGG, Herschel, Under Armour, and more. We’re a hardworking, supportive team that encourages personal ownership, initiative, and professional growth. About the Role We’re looking for native-language experts across 10 markets to help evaluate and improve custom AI tools and content outputs for their respective markets. You’ll partner with our team to validate AI-translated PDP copy for ecommerce use and help shape how Talkoot produces accurate, fluent, locally relevant content for each market. Your linguistic insight goes directly into the product. We're hiring individual specialists for each of the following languages. You only need expertise in one language to apply. English (UK) – British English French – France Dutch – Netherlands Italian – Italy Spanish – Spain German – Germany Romanian – Romania Greek – Greece Polish – Poland Czech – Czech Republic Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote, In-Country based in the country or market corresponding to your language expertise Total Commitment: 15-20 hours Style Guide support (creation, validation, editing): estimated 2–5 hours AI refinement (feedback, editing, output validation): estimated 8–15 hours What You’ll Do Language Lead: AI Training & Governance Contribute to Style Guide creation and oversight Own language quality and governance Ensure all client feedback is properly incorporated and validate future outputs against customer direction Post-Editing & Proofreading Review AI-generated transcreations for accuracy, fluency, terminology, grammar, style, brand and legal requirements, and SEO/AEO (as applicable) Identify mistranslations, unnatural phrasing, register mismatches, or cultural issues Suggest improvements for clear, idiomatic, and culturally appropriate language Provide structured feedback on linguistic and cultural quality AI Refinement Edit AI outputs into reference-quality copy samples used to improve AI writers Provide specific, constructive feedback on sample outputs (e.g., flagging tone inconsistencies, incorrect register, or brand voice drift) Incorporate and interpret client feedback, translating specific notes into scalable AI guidance Identify not only what doesn’t work in content, but why it doesn’t work Availability & Workflow Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule Assignments come on a rolling basis over a 4–6 week period; we’ll give as much lead time as possible, but smaller tasks may require a quick turnaround (<48 hours) Estimated project timeline: Nov 18 - Dec 11 Who You Are Native fluency in selected language Background in marketing translation, transcreation, localization, or adaptation — ecommerce and PDP content preferred Fluent in both selected language and English, with strong written communication skills Comfortable evaluating written language quality at scale with strong attention to detail and consistency Experience and comfort with AI workflows: prompting frameworks, language evaluation, governance, and detailed feedback loops Flexible and willing to learn new tools Nice to Have: Subject matter expertise in food & beverage How to apply: [HIDDEN] Budget and payment details: Budget information for this job is restricted to those who meet the requirements of this job. Poster country: United States Service provider targeting (specified by job poster): Membership: Members first: non-member site users may quote after 24 hours  Preferred specific fields: Food & Drink Preferred native language: Target or source language(s) Subject field: Food & Drink Quoting deadline: Nov 9, 2026 00:00 GMT Delivery deadline: Dec 1, 2026 00:00 GMT About the outsourcer: Contact person title: COO | Jobs posted by outsourcers seeking quotes from language professionals. You may be interested in this ProZ.com Wiki article on risk management for translators and interpreters. The Blue Board is a searchable database of language job outsourcers with feedback from service providers, and an important risk management tool. ProZ.com members have full access to the Blue Board. Does this job require a CAT Tool or additional skills? 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Services required: Translation, Checking / Editing / Proofreading, Copywriting, Transcreation, Native speaker conversation, Localization, Software localization, Consulting, Quality assurance (QA) 
