Job Description

With Productive Playhouse, Proficient Zulu speakers can make extra money with flexible, in-office work hours in Glendale, CA!

 

Productive Playhouse is preparing for upcoming projects and is building a pipeline of talented  Zulu speakers interested in working with us on-site at our Glendale, CA office .

If you’re looking to earn extra income and use your language skills in meaningful projects, this is a great opportunity! We offer flexible schedules — our office is open seven days a week , making it easy to fit this role around your main job or other commitments.

Work as little as 16 hours per week or up to 40 hours , depending on project needs and your availability.

Location: Glendale, CA (in-office work)

Compensation: The pay scale (hourly wage rate) for this position is $23.00 per hour . This is the good-faith hourly rate the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position upon hire.

Key Responsibilities (anticipated):

• Accurately transcribe spoken Zulu (zu_za) audio and video content, ensuring clarity, grammar, and attention to regional language nuances.

• Review and edit transcripts for quality assurance.

• Collaborate with project managers and quality reviewers to meet deadlines and standards.

Qualifications:

• Native or near-native proficiency in Zulu  (speaking, reading, and writing).

• Excellent listening and typing skills, with great attention to detail.

• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to follow guidelines.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and available to work in the office at Glendale, CA.

Why Join Our Talent Pipeline?

• Be among the first contacted when new projects begin.

• Opportunity to earn extra income with flexible scheduling.

• Work on meaningful language projects in a collaborative environment.

   

About Us: 

As a global data company, Productive Playhouse “PPH” is pioneering our approach to language and data services while incorporating its roots as a production company. Originally creating content to support children's language acquisition, our commitment to excellence, forward-thinking strategies, and worldwide cultural experience has proven key to delivering exceptional service.  

Originally founded as an educational production company, Productive Playhouse made a mark with its award-winning children’s series, which taught fundamental subjects through engaging and effective programming. This early success paved the way for our evolution into a comprehensive data services provider.  

Since 2011, Productive Playhouse has expanded rapidly to offer an extensive suite of data services. Our current offerings include transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and specialized data handling focusing on sensitivity and diversity.  Our commitment to innovation means we continually enhance our service portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

At Productive Playhouse, we are proud of our reputation for addressing complex challenges with agility and delivering premium, secure data solutions across diverse environments. Our dynamic team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards and ensuring exceptional service every time.  

Disclaimer

The job description provided is designed to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and the general nature of the work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Productive Playhouse reserves the right to modify or revise the job description as necessary

Productive Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.  Employment with Productive Playhouse is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

All offers of employment at Productive Playhouse are contingent upon the candidate’s ability to provide valid documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the United States or relevant hiring location.  Productive Playhouse participates in E-Verify.

Productive Playhouse provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

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