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Italian Linguistic Expert

40/hr

Remote

part-time

Posted November 13, 2026

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Key details

Pay: $40/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: part-time
Posted: November 13, 2026

Overview

As an Italian Linguistic Expert, you will assess how well a large language model handles Italian and help shape the language data used to improve its output. The work covers tasks such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction, along with annotation and feedback for AI researchers. The project is remote and part-time, and supports research with a leading lab.

What You'll Do5

Review LLM-generated Italian text for quality and accuracy across translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction.
Edit, refine, or rewrite Italian content to meet linguistic and cultural expectations for Italian-speaking audiences.
Annotate Italian text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
Spot model errors and gaps in Italian-language performance, then work with AI researchers on improvements.
Provide detailed linguistic analysis and feedback to inform ongoing model training.

Requirements6

Native or near-native Italian fluency, with excellent command of grammar, syntax, and style.
Professional experience in Italian translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work.
Strong knowledge of Italian nuance, regional variation, register, and context-appropriate usage.
Professional fluency in English.
Careful attention to detail, including the ability to catch subtle errors and unnatural phrasing.
Clear communication skills and experience working with distributed, remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications1

Interest in AI and LLM-based language technology.

Who Should Apply

Candidates with advanced Italian language expertise and professional experience in translation, editing, annotation, or NLP data work will be well suited to this project. A strong grasp of Italian variation and an interest in language models can help inform useful evaluations and training feedback.

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Required skills

ItalianEnglishTranslationEditingLinguistic AnnotationNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsGrammarSyntaxSemanticsSummarization

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