Literary Transcreator - Tibetan - Remote

LILT is seeking a skilled Tibetan linguist to contribute to a high-visibility literary transcreation project. This work involves adapting text from English into Tibetan, preserving its idealistic, visionary, and reflective tone across a wide range of subject matters. The role is for an independent contractor (1099) position; most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week, and work availability fluctuates with project demand. Application steps: submit an application with an updated CV in English, complete a GenAI assessment, then finalize onboarding and profile setup.

Responsibilities

Adapt content from English into Tibetan, preserving the author's idealistic, visionary, and reflective tone; Complete a paid sample transcreation as part of the selection process, based on an excerpt of the source text; Adapt content spanning diverse domains (e.g., molecular biology, macroeconomics, political science, ethics, philosophy) while preserving the author's distinct voice and register; Maintain the tone and intent of the original throughout the adaptation; Work from the source text as the basis for the transcreation, without deviating into original creative writing

Requirements

Native-level fluency and strong writing skills in Tibetan; Demonstrable experience in literary translation or transcreation, ideally including work that required adapting voice and tone rather than literal translation; Strong command of style, tone, and structure appropriate to reflective/literary prose

Nice to have

Familiarity with ethics, philosophy, and AI/technology as subject domains

Benefits

Flexible schedule with no fixed hours, check-ins, or micromanaging; Competitive rates and prompt payments; Access to diverse, innovative projects that expand portfolio and skills; Membership in a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals