Overview

Position: Urdu Language Specialist – Short-term Contract, Remote

Commitment: 20 hours per week for 2 weeks. This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Company Introduction

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D\'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Responsibilities

• Assess and verify spoken Urdu content for cultural and linguistic accuracy.
• Watch videos of content in Urdu and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with different teams to ensure culturally relevant and linguistically accurate assessments.
• Stay up to date with current trends in Urdu language, slang, formalities, and cultural nuances.
• Evaluate the use of virtual or avatar-based platforms to deliver or evaluate Urdu language content.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Native-Level Proficiency: Native fluency in Urdu.
• Cultural Expertise: Deep understanding of cultural norms, traditions, and communication etiquette.
• Current Cultural Literacy: Up to date with modern Urdu trends, slang, idioms, and regional expressions.
• Audio Requirements: Ability to listen to and watch video content through headphones on a computer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Communication Skills: High proficiency in English to explain Urdu concepts clearly and effectively.
• Tech-Savviness: Comfortable using virtual platforms and digital tools for assessments or teaching.
• Teaching Experience: Prior experience in language tutoring or teaching, especially in conversational Urdu.
• Assessment Knowledge: Familiarity with language testing methodologies and evaluation frameworks.

Engagement Details

• Remote and asynchronous role
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Schedule: 20 hours per week
• Work on your own schedule

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research, Quality Assurance, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Software Development