Brazilian Portuguese - Literature & Linguistics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

<h2 data-section-id="1fskjg0" data-start="359" data-end="383"><span role="text"><strong data-start="363" data-end="383">Project Overview</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="384" data-end="422"><strong>Help shape the future of AI in Brazil!</strong></p> <p> </p><p>We are building a next‑generation benchmark to evaluate how well AI systems handle <strong>complex, real‑world questions in Brazilian Portuguese</strong>. This project will help improve how AI delivers accurate, reliable, and context‑aware responses for the Brazilian market.</p> <p>We are seeking <strong>Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in <span data-contrast="none" style="color: #e03e2d;">Literature & linguistics</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong>to create <strong>high‑quality, expert‑level question‑and‑answer content</strong>. This role goes beyond basic data labeling and requires deep domain knowledge, critical thinking, and strong writing skills to test advanced reasoning and contextual understanding in Brazilian Portuguese.</p> <p>Suitable backgrounds may include <em><strong>l</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">inguists & philologists:</strong> academics or researchers specializing in sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, or syntax, particularly with a focus on Brazilian Portuguese dialects and evolution; <strong>l</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">iterary scholars & critics:</strong> PhDs or senior researchers in Comparative Literature, Brazilian Literature, or Literary Theory with experience in deep textual analysis and criticism; <strong>p</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">rofessional editors & lexicographers:</strong> senior editors from major publishing houses or experts involved in dictionary compilation and language standardization; <strong>t</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">ranslators & Localizers:</strong> senior literary translators or localization experts who specialize in adapting complex creative works between English and Brazilian Portuguese; <strong>c</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">reative writers & poets:</strong> Published authors or long-form writers with a deep command of narrative structure, stylistics, and creative prose; <strong>g</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">rammarians & educators:</strong> Specialized professors or textbook authors with expertise in advanced Portuguese grammar, orthography (including the CPLP standards), and discourse analysis; <strong>c</strong><strong data-path-to-node="3,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">ultural journalists:</strong> Critics or essayists who specialize in literary reviews and contemporary cultural movements in the Lusophone world.</em></p> <p></p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>Project Details</b><ul> <li><strong>Job Type:</strong> Freelance</li> <li><strong>Location:</strong> Brazil (Remote)</li> <li><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Part-time (10+ hours per week), fully flexible</li> <li><strong>Rate: </strong><span data-contrast="auto">26,40</span> USD/hour</li> <li><strong>Start Date:</strong> Mid-June</li> <li><strong>Duration:</strong> Approx. 2 months</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div> <div><em>We offer paid training upon hiring.</em></div> </div><p><br></p><b>Key Responsibilities</b><div> <ul> <li>Develop <strong>advanced, open-ended questions</strong> grounded in realistic, real-world scenarios related to <strong>linguistic ambiguity, dialectal variations, literary interpretation, </strong>and the<strong> evolution of the Portuguese language within the Brazilian market</strong></li> <li>Provide <strong>in-depth, accurate, and well-structured answers</strong> supported by strong domain knowledge</li> <li>Incorporate <strong>Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context</strong> where relevant</li> <li>Design content that requires <strong>critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning</strong></li> <li>Ensure clarity, precision, and consistently high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese</li> <li>Follow detailed project guidelines and meet agreed timelines and quality standards</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div> <div><strong><span style="color: #e03e2d;">Use of AI tools to generate answers or questions is strictly prohibited.</span></strong></div> </div> </div><p><br></p><b>Requirements</b><ul> <li>Native or fluent proficiency in <strong>Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)</strong></li> <li><strong>5–10+ years of professional experience</strong> in a relevant field</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise through <strong>academic background and/or industry experience</strong></li> <li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, structured manner</li> <li>Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <h3>Nice to Have</h3> <ul> <li>Experience with content creation, research, education, or knowledge evaluation</li> <li>Familiarity with AI training, data annotation, or evaluation projects</li> <li>Background in interdisciplinary work (e.g. cultural studies, history, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, philosophy of language)</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><p></p> <p> </p><p><strong style="font-size: 24px;">Vendor Type</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><u><strong style="font-size: 16px;">When applying, please select the option that best describes your working status.</strong></u></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Are you a Freelancer or Private Individual?</strong></p> <p>A Freelancer is someone who has a business license and may have a VAT number or EIN for tax purposes. A VAT (Value Added Tax) number is a unique identifier assigned to registered businesses in many countries; an EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a similar identifier used in the US. A Private Individual does <em>not </em>have a business license. If you aren’t sure, you are probably a private individual.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">RWS embraces DEI</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> and promotes equal opportunity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.</span></p> <p></p>

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