Posted at: 1 July

Junior Linguist - Full-time Temporary Contract

Company

Mango Languages

Mango Languages is a Farmington Hills, Michigan-based education technology platform offering B2B and B2C language-learning solutions in over 70 languages, designed for academic institutions, corporations, and individual learners.

Job Type

Contract

Allowed Applicant Locations

Portugal, Worldwide

Job Description

Junior Linguist - Full-time Temporary Contract

Southfield or Remote Global
Contractors /
Contractor /
Remote
Mango Languages is seeking a Linguist with exceptional content instincts to lead an ambitious development initiative. The Linguist will be responsible for planning and executing a clear strategy for long-form content across multiple products, maintaining high-quality standards—even in languages the candidate may not speak—and ensuring that projects remain on schedule. Close collaboration with linguists, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams is essential, along with clear, consistent communication and thorough documentation.

Ideal candidates will bring a background in linguistics, a passion for global cultures, and a deep understanding of what makes content effective and engaging. Experience with language-learning tools and creating diverse content types—such as articles, songs, and stories—is key, as is a strong comfort level using AI tools responsibly. The role will require cultural sensitivity, organizational efficiency, and a collaborative spirit, with a bonus for those who have proficiency in less commonly taught or non-Indo European languages. Candidates must be adaptable, communicative, and motivated by a love of language learning and cross-cultural exchange.

The contract for this position is tied to a specific project and will therefore last through project completion (likely 6-9 months). Contract extensions and/or conversion to employee status are a possibility if the project is extended and collaboration is successful.

Responsibilities

    • Lead content development efforts by working with subject matter experts to generate educational content for world language and ESL learners
    • Craft engaging, culturally-rich, fiction and non-fiction texts for language learners on a wide range of topics
    • Develop and deliver on a content strategy for multiple products while keeping to a release calendar
    • Ensure that content adheres to Mango Languages’ high quality standards, including content in languages you are not familiar with
    • Plan and organize work so that teams keep project timelines
    • Collaborate closely with other linguists and stakeholders to drive the project toward the desired goal
    • Communicate effectively so that all teams understand expectations
    • Create and maintain organized documentation
    • Attend and participate in regular team meetings
    • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding content development team members

Job Requirements

    • B.A. or M.A. in Linguistics or a related field
    • Exceptional instincts for what constitutes engaging content
    • Affinity for using AI tools, balanced with an understanding of their limitations
    • Must have a global mindset and be eager to learn about other cultures
    • Must have general linguistic knowledge of languages from different families
    • Experience creating articles, stories, passages, songs, or other content
    • Experience using language-learning products
    • Native or near-native English speaker
    • Reliable internet connection

Key Characteristics

    • Enthusiasm for sharing the love of learning languages
    • Strong attention to cultural nuance and sensitivity
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills
    • Strong skills in giving and receiving feedback
    • Able to easily learn and adapt to new technology
    • Strong communication skills and responsiveness
    • Positive energy

Bonus

    • Strong proficiency in one or more non-Indo European languages
Mango was founded to empower deeper human connections through language. We believe that language is an adventure; a journey to be embarked on by those of a bold and curious spirit, and a passion to connect more deeply with their global friends. Our award-winning language-learning system is powered by proven methodologies and world-class learning content. Available on mobile, tablet, and web-based platforms, our software is designed to establish retention and rapidly build conversation skills through smart, adaptive technology.
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