Linguist - Finnish - Remote

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Lilt is looking for English into Finnish freelance translators to join our Translator Community. We are specifically seeking native Finnish linguists with demonstrable experience in medical devices, audiology, hearing care, and healthcare/digital marketing to support high-priority localization campaigns for leading global hearing-health brands. Please note that this is a remote, freelance contractor position. REQUIREMENTS - Native or fluent in Finnish (reading and writing). - University Degree in Linguistics / Translation, or a medical/scientific certification. - Demonstrable experience in translation, localization, and transcreation. Please provide details of projects and clients relevant to audiology (hearing aids, audiometry, EU MDR terminology) and/or medical-adjacent B2C marketing. - Can dedicate a minimum of 5 hours to translation tasks per week. 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. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Are you a talented Finnish linguist with a love for language, cutting-edge technology, and specialized medical communication? We want YOU to join our dynamic translation pool! We're on the lookout for experts who can seamlessly bridge the gap between two worlds: clinical medical-device accuracy (such as HCP brochures, technical one-pagers, and clinical terminology) and bold, creative brand marketing (such as patient-facing B2C web pages, social media, and email campaigns). If you understand the nuances of hearing health and know how to write empowering, accessible copy for Finnish audiences, we want to hear from you. WHAT YOU’LL DELIVER - Translate and transcreate content between English and Finnish while preserving cultural nuance, clinical accuracy, and brand voice. - Edit and refine language content for accuracy, tone, and contextual relevance across digital platforms. - Apply current language standards, usage trends, and industry-specific terminology (such as EU MDR standards) to all deliverables. - Evaluate and provide structured feedback to improve language model quality. - Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to localize content specifically for the Finnish-speaking market. - Support content development, localization, and quality assurance for digital tools and web applications. - If transcreation is required, the text should be creatively adapted beyond the source to ensure it reads naturally, warmly, and persuasively in Finnish. QUALIFICATIONS - Native-level proficiency in Finnish. - A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR - A graduate qualification in another field (such as life sciences, biomedical engineering, or marketing) plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR - 5 years of full-time professional translation experience. - The ability to follow terminology glossaries, brand voice parameters, and reference materials precisely in our online platform. 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. Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week. 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. 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. Information collected and processed as part of your application process, including any job applications you choose to submit, is subject to LILT's Privacy Policy at https://lilt.com/legal/privacy. 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. LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We are committed to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.