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.

Responsibilities

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 (idealistic, visionary, and reflective) 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 (work when you want, as much or as little as you want); Competitive rates and prompt payments; Access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio; Participation in a global community of linguists and language professionals