Linguist - Shona - UI Technical / Marketing - Remote

This remote contractor position involves adapting software interfaces, support documentation, and marketing campaigns for Shona-speaking audiences. The role requires transforming global brand voices to resonate locally while maintaining the original creative intent. You will also handle product listings and e-commerce copy, ensuring regional naming conventions and formatting standards are applied correctly. Quality assurance is a key component, as you must uphold high standards to keep content aligned with brand identity. Collaboration with production and quality leads is necessary to meet project deadlines and client specifications. The job demands precision in UX and technical content, requiring terminological rigor to ensure a seamless user experience. It also calls for the ability to follow terminology and reference materials exactly. While specific software tools are not listed, experience with app or platform localization for mobile, social media, or web content is preferred. Candidates must have native-level proficiency in Shona. Regarding qualifications, you need a graduate degree in translation, linguistics, or language studies. Alternatively, a degree in another field combined with two years of full-time professional translation experience is acceptable. Those without a relevant degree must possess five years of full-time professional translation experience. Proven experience in marketing, UI, or e-commerce localization is required. This flexible arrangement suits independent professionals who can manage their own schedules and work as much or as little as they choose.