K'iche'/Quiché Linguist
$83,200–$83,200 year
Remote · New York City, New York, United States or US
Job Summary
Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English, including collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding colloquialisms and slang terms. The role requires transcribing source documents and recordings, producing court-ready transcripts, and maintaining productivity logs. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and one year of transcription experience. Strong computer skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting OR Associate degree AND five (5) years’ experience in a professional setting OR a High School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience in the required language
- Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
- Must be able to meet contract requirement of a score of 3 or better on a third-party Language Assessment in English
- Excellent verbal and written skills in the target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Ability to take technical direction and feedback from various sources
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions
- Knowledgeable in SMS language, Social Media and Webchat
- Strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Additional Requirements
- Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
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