Native Tagalog Proofreader for Spiritual Book

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are seeking a native Tagalog proofreader for a religious book translated from English. The target audience is Tagalog speakers, so you must ensure accuracy, faithfulness, and a natural, dignified flow adhering strictly to standard Tagalog orthography (Ortograpiyang Pambansa) and punctuation. Screening Process (Paid Trial): Shortlisted candidates will be hired to complete a 4-page test edit for a fixed price of $10. This step is required to verify editing style and quality before awarding the full contract. Details: Vol: 272,180 Eng. chars (w/ spaces) Time: 1 month Budget: $680.45 (Fixed for the full project) Tasks: Fix mistranslations against the English source. Rewrite "translationese" to natural, high-quality Tagalog. Ensure strict adherence to Tagalog typographical rules and spelling conventions (Ortograpiyang Pambansa), including the proper usage of "ng/nang", "din/rin", hyphens (gitling), and the correct spelling of borrowed words. Maintain a solemn religious tone. Reqs: Native Tagalog speaker with a strong command of English. Must be proficient in standard modern Tagalog. Experience in religious, philosophical, or literary books preferred. To Apply: Please submit your portfolio/experience. Also, please confirm your acceptance of the $10 paid trial as part of the selection process.

  • $680.45

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Proofreading
English
Tagalog
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    4
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jan 6, 2017
  • Japan
    Tokyo1:33 AM
  • $37K total spent
    141 hires, 9 active

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