Linguist – Icelandic

• Translate content between English and Icelandic while preserving cultural nuance and clarity
• Edit and refine language content for accuracy, tone, and contextual relevance across digital platforms
• Apply current language standards, usage trends, and best practices
• Evaluate and provide structured feedback to improve language model quality
• Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to localize content for Icelandic-speaking markets
• Support content development, localization, and quality assurance for digital tools and applications
• Creatively adapt text beyond the source when transcreation is required
• Complete onboarding steps, including application forms and payment setup, after selection and testing

• Native-level proficiency in Icelandic and English/target-language translation capabilities
• Graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR
• Graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR
• 5 years of full-time professional translation experience
• Ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely
• Reliable availability and commitment
• Minimum availability of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week for most tasks
• Updated CV/resume in English
• Must complete a domain-specific test if required
• Contractors cannot be engaged in regions subject to international embargoes or sanctions
• Sole responsibility for personal tax obligations

• Flexible schedule as an independent contractor, with no fixed hours, check-ins, or micromanaging
• Competitive rates and prompt payments
• Access to diverse, innovative projects across industries and domains
• Opportunity to contribute to AI and language technology projects
• Global linguist and language professional community
• Supplemental income opportunity
• No benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions are provided
• No guaranteed hours
• Potential to work from anywhere, any time, subject to geographic restrictions