English Language Quality Assurance (QA) - Remote
Posted 1 day ago by Quik Hire Staffing
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for an English Language Quality Assurance (QA) specialist working remotely as a part-time independent contractor. The primary responsibility is to audit and assess the quality of AI-generated text and human annotations to ensure linguistic excellence. The position requires a strong command of English mechanics and familiarity with style guides, as well as the ability to provide constructive feedback to improve overall quality. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in their respective countries, which include the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed quality audits on batches of text data to identify linguistic errors (typos, grammar slips, syntax issues) and formatting inconsistencies.
- Verify that content strictly adheres to provided style guides (e.g., AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style) and specific project instructions.
- Grade and categorize errors based on severity (e.g., critical failure vs. minor stylistic preference) to provide actionable metrics on model performance.
- Provide constructive feedback on the work of other writers and annotators to help improve the overall quality of the team's output.
- Differentiating between regional English standards (e.g., ensuring a prompt requesting "UK English" receives a response using British spelling and vocabulary).
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Proofreading, Copy Editing, or a related field within the publishing or tech industries.
- Impeccable command of English mechanics, including advanced grammar, punctuation rules, and sentence structure.
- Deep familiarity with major style guides and the ability to quickly adapt to custom internal style manuals.
- A meticulous, detail-oriented mindset with the patience to review large volumes of text without losing focus.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment, managing time across multiple projects.
Salary (Rate): £15.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: English Language Quality Assurance (QA) - Remote
Employment Type: Remote, part-time independent contractor
Location: Remote within United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand (You must be legally authorised to work in the country where you are based)
Compensation: $15 - $18 per hour based on location, experience, responsibilities, and performance.
Role Overview: We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a leading global player in the AI space. This remote, part-time contract role serves as the final checkpoint for linguistic excellence. As an English Language QA specialist, you will audit and assess the quality of AI-generated text and human annotations. Your objective is to ensure that all data used to train the model meets rigorous standards for grammatical accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and stylistic consistency, effectively acting as the "guardian" of the language model's fluency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed quality audits on batches of text data to identify linguistic errors (typos, grammar slips, syntax issues) and formatting inconsistencies.
- Verify that content strictly adheres to provided style guides (e.g., AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style) and specific project instructions.
- Grade and categorize errors based on severity (e.g., critical failure vs. minor stylistic preference) to provide actionable metrics on model performance.
- Provide constructive feedback on the work of other writers and annotators to help improve the overall quality of the team's output.
- Differentiating between regional English standards (e.g., ensuring a prompt requesting "UK English" receives a response using British spelling and vocabulary).
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Proofreading, Copy Editing, or a related field within the publishing or tech industries.
- Impeccable command of English mechanics, including advanced grammar, punctuation rules, and sentence structure.
- Deep familiarity with major style guides and the ability to quickly adapt to custom internal style manuals.
- A meticulous, detail-oriented mindset with the patience to review large volumes of text without losing focus.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment, managing time across multiple projects.
Compensation and Benefits:
Rate: Earn up to $18 USD/hr (Rates vary based on project complexity and expertise).
Flexibility: 100% remote with no fixed schedule. Contributors typically spend 5–10 hours per week, with the option to work up to 40 hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in our workforce.