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

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Job Type
Freelance
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Location:
Brazil (Remote)
- Open to candidates in Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Vitória, Goiânia, Recife, Fortaleza, Natal, João Pessoa, Maceió, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, including but not limited to.
• Work Schedule: Part-time (10+ hours per week), fully flexible
• Rate: 26,40 USD/hour
• Start Date: Late October
• Duration: Approx. 2 months

We offer
paid training upon hiring. We are seeking Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Literature & linguistics to create high‑quality, expert‑level question‑and‑answer content. 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.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop advanced, open-ended questions grounded in realistic, real-world scenarios related to linguistic ambiguity, dialectal variations, literary interpretation, and the evolution of the Portuguese language within the Brazilian market
• Provide in-depth, accurate, and well-structured answers supported by strong domain knowledge
• Incorporate Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context where relevant
• Design content that requires critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning
• Ensure clarity, precision, and consistently high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese
• Follow detailed project guidelines and meet agreed timelines and quality standards Use of AI tools to generate answers or questions is strictly prohibited. Requirements
• Native or fluent proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)
• 5–10+ years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated expertise through academic background and/or industry experience
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, structured manner
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment Nice to Have
• Experience with content creation, research, education, or knowledge evaluation
• Familiarity with AI training, data annotation, or evaluation projects
• Background in interdisciplinary work (e.g. cultural studies, history, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, philosophy of language) Suitable backgrounds may include linguists & philologists: academics or researchers specializing in sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, or syntax, particularly with a focus on Brazilian Portuguese dialects and evolution; literary scholars & critics: PhDs or senior researchers in Comparative Literature, Brazilian Literature, or Literary Theory with experience in deep textual analysis and criticism; professional editors & lexicographers: senior editors from major publishing houses or experts involved in dictionary compilation and language standardization; translators & Localizers: senior literary translators or localization experts who specialize in adapting complex creative works between English and Brazilian Portuguese; creative writers & poets: Published authors or long-form writers with a deep command of narrative structure, stylistics, and creative prose; grammarians & educators: Specialized professors or textbook authors with expertise in advanced Portuguese grammar, orthography (including the CPLP standards), and discourse analysis; cultural journalists: Critics or essayists who specialize in literary reviews and contemporary cultural movements in the Lusophone world.