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About The Opportunity

LILT is looking for a Video Localization Specialists, Video Editors and Quality Controllers to manage the end-to-end technical production of global video marketing campaigns. You will be the final gatekeeper for localized video assets, responsible for transforming English master files into dozens of language-specific, platform-compliant deliverables under tight deadlines.

Core Technical Competencies

1. High-Volume Versioning & Motion Graphics

• Mastery of Premiere Pro & After Effects: Ability to take a single "Master" sequence and generate a high volume of variants (e.g., 90s, 30s, 15s, and 6s) .

• Dynamic Asset Replacement: Proficiency in swapping on-screen text (OST), title treatments, and endslates while maintaining visual consistency.

• Resolution & Aspect Ratio Management: Expertise in reframing and upscaling/downscaling between 4K (3840x2160) and social-ready formats (9:16, 4:5, 1:1) without quality loss or pixelation .

2. Technical Localization Engineering

• Data-Driven Workflow: Ability to interpret complex Versioning Sheets to map specific languages, legal disclaimers, and Call-to-Action (CTA) options to the correct video render .

• Global Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of regional "Legal Lines" and rating board requirements (e.g., PEGI, ESRB, USK) to ensure the correct icons and descriptors are applied per territory .

• Audio/Mnemonic Integration: Experience inserting localized audio "Mnemonics" and audible ratings at precise time-stamps for first-party platform compliance .

3. Systems & Pipeline Troubleshooting

• Cross-Architecture Optimization: Knowledge of hardware-specific performance issues, such as ensuring plugins and filters function correctly across both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel architectures .

• Digital Asset Management (DAM): Experience using professional cloud storage or AEM environments to lock, edit, and sync large source files (e.g., 11GB+ zip archives) .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Technical Accuracy: Zero-defect delivery regarding resolution, frame rate, and legal disclaimer placement.

• Linguistic Quality Control: Identifying and resolving text-overflow or formatting issues during the Linguistic Sign-Off (LSO) phase.

• SLA Compliance: Delivering high-priority "Batch 1" assets (e.g., 30s/15s trailers) on accelerated timelines when necessary.

Why Collaborate with Lilt?

• Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.

• Get paid quickly and fairly. We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.

• Work on projects that actually matter. Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology that is shaping how humans and machines communicate.

• Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals who are advancing human knowledge together.

• Grow without limits. As a Lilt contractor, you get access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.

• Have fun doing what you love. Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful.

What to Consider Before Applying

• Not ideal as a full time job or primary income source. Work availability fluctuates with project demand, making this better suited as a supplemental income stream. As a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed.

• Requires reliable availability and commitment. Once you accept a task, we expect quality work and on-time delivery. If your schedule is unpredictable, this may not be the right fit.

• Geographic restrictions may apply. We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions. As a 1099 contractor, you are solely responsible for your own tax obligations. We recommend consulting a tax professional before engaging.

How to join our Community

To ensure we meet our client's expectations, all candidates must complete the following:

Step 1: Apply with the English-language version of your Resume/C.V.

Step 2: Complete Onboarding Form after our initial vetting once we reach out over e-mail so that we have your details in our system.

Step 3: Complete our project-specific test: This is a mandatory step to ensure that you can provide the level of service that our client requires.

Step 4: Finalize your onboarding: You will be guided by our team in the remaining steps of your onboarding to Lilt.

AI is changing how the world communicates — and LILT is leading that transformation.

LILT's mission is to make the world's information available to everyone, no matter the language they speak. Join our global community who thrive on innovation and excellence. Our collective knowledge, uniqueness, and skills deliver multilingual AI and human-verified services to Enterprises, Governments, and AI Developers around the world.

Earn money. Have fun. Advance human knowledge. Work on diverse projects from anywhere, any time you want. Get paid quickly and fairly, and build your professional network in a supportive community—all through a streamlined application process tailored to your expertise.

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At LILT, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. As part of our recruitment efforts, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools to assist in the evaluation of applications, including résumé screening, assessment scoring, and interview analysis. These tools are designed to support human decision-making and help us identify qualified candidates efficiently and objectively. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have any concerns, require accommodations, or would like to opt-out of the use of AI in our hiring process, please let us know at recruiting@lilt.com.

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