At Transparent Language, we offer a dynamic work environment for people who want to make an impact. We seek talented people who thrive on innovation, excellence in execution, and teamwork. We are located in a beautiful new office in Nashua, NH - just 15 minutes south of Manchester and 25 minutes North of Burlington and Route 128. We offer competitive salaries and benefits and a great company atmosphere where people have fun while working hard.
We are currently seeking candidates in the following areas:
Inquiring
Associate Content Projects Manager (ACPM)
Content Specialist (Short-term Contract)
Copy Editor (Short-term full-time Contract)
Advanced Concepts Development: Foreign Language Learning
Creative Web Designer
Online Marketing Coordinator
Online Project Manager - Language Education Content
Language Learning Product Manager
Project Manager - Courseware
QA Tester
To apply for a position, please email your resume, salary requirements and cover letter to jobs (at) transparent.com. Please include the job code in the subject.
The means and methods for language learning and maintenance (aka language acquisition, sustainment and enhancement) are changing rapidly in this new era of ubiquitous computing and communications. Emerging technologies and methods now allow and encourage language learning at whatever time and place the need or opportunity arises.
- How do we leverage this new flexibility to decrease the language-learning time and increase the effectiveness, relevance, and enjoyment of the learning experience, without losing the humanity and motivation that the instructor-student relationship provided?
- In the future, what technology infrastructures and content sets will best support the wide spectrum of available learning regimens -- from fully independent learning, to remotely-guided instruction, to distance learning, to classroom learning?
- In brief, how do we conceive of, develop and deliver the new-era of dispersed, effective language learning?
Successful candidate(s) will be intelligent, creative, energetic and articulate, as demonstrated by superior academic and work performance. Awareness of current language-learning issues, theory or pedagogy is a plus, especially in combination with an active openness to new ideas and points of view.
Job Code – GJ-ACPM
Define and produce high quality content for our language-learning software. Working with the product management and linguistic development teams the ACPM defines the nature and types of learning content that should be produced to meet the needs of our customers and markets. Once defined, the ACPM organizes and manages the creation and development of the learning content utilizing internal and external linguistic and multimedia development resources.
Required qualifications:
- A strong interest in language learning.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of assignments simultaneously under deadline pressure.
- Experience making independent judgments and accepting accountability for decisions.
- Demonstrated superb organization and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to translate ideas into action through excellent communication skills.
- Energy, enthusiasm and initiative.
- Fluency in English and at least one other language.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- A willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- High-energy team player with a hands-on work style.
Nice to Have:
- Educational tools or curriculum development experience
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs (at) transparent (dot) com. Please reference job code GJ-ACPM in the subject.
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Job Code – GJ-CS
Working closely with the Content Project Managers (CPM) and the Content Production and Compliance Manager (CPCM), this role focuses on understanding our existing content standards, applying those standards to variant content in spreadsheet format, collaborating with the CPMs and CPCM to resolve any discrepancies/uncertainties, editing the product content, maintaining a master copy of applied edits, validating the content in the physical product, and providing status updates according to protocol and schedules. The work can be complex at times and requires the abilities to understand and raise issues essential to assuring product quality.
Primary goal: Revise, validate, and produce high-quality content for our language-learning software
Term of contract: 8 weeks, full-time (40 hrs/week)
Telecommuting assignment, but some in-office time is required
Required qualifications:
- A strong interest in language learning.
- Highly developed editorial skills with keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to quickly learn custom content creation tools and processes.
- Abilities to assess content quality and provide insightful, practical advice on creating contextual references.
- Ability to assimilate quickly into teams and business culture.
- Energy, enthusiasm, and initiative.
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken) and at least one other language (preferably Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Farsi, Thai, Hebrew, or Hindi).
- Strong PC skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with remote team collaboration.
Education Requirement:
- Minimum: high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: B.A. in linguistics, foreign languages, English, communication, or related fields.
Technical Requirements:
- Computer: PC running XP with Office 2003
- Computer: High-speed Internet connection
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs (at) transparent (dot) com. Please reference job code GJ-CS in the subject.
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Job Code – NT-CE
Copy Editor needed for a three-month, full-time contract assignment. The position includes researching, creating and editing relevant and concise content that explains key grammatical concepts for 30 + foreign languages. This content will be used as scripts to create a series of short, language-specific videos with an average run length of about one minute per video.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A proven track record in newspaper writing and editing.
- A demonstrated ability to create direct and concise copy.
- High-level research skills.
- Native proficiency of English language with a thorough understanding of English grammar and parts of speech.
- Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Basic PC skills.
Writing samples and other materials will be requested. Knowledge of or interest in foreign languages is a plus. This is primarily a telecommuting position. The position start date is 7/6/09.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs (at) transparent (dot) com. Please reference job code NT-CE in the subject.
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Job Code – GJ-ACD
Individual contributor candidates are being considered in Advanced Concepts Development related to language-learning pedagogies, technologies, processes, materials, content and tools.
The means and methods for language learning and maintenance (aka language acquisition, sustainment and enhancement) are changing rapidly in this new era of ubiquitous computing and communications.
The traditional classroom or tutoring approach required teacher and learner to meet in the same place at the same time for many sessions over a long period of time. Now, new technologies allow people to learn language at whatever time and place the need or opportunity arises.
How do we leverage this new flexibility to increase a person’s language-learning time, effectiveness, relevance and enjoyment, without losing the humanity and motivation that the instructor-student relationship provided? In the future, what technology infrastructures and content sets will best support the wide spectrum of available learning regimens -- from fully independent learning, to remotely-guided instruction, to distance learning, to classroom learning? In brief, how do we conceive of, develop and deliver the new-era of dispersed, effective language learning?
Successful candidate(s) will be intelligent, creative, energetic and articulate, as demonstrated by superior academic and work performance. Bachelor degree is expected; higher degrees preferred. Awareness of current language-learning issues, theory or pedagogy is a plus, especially in combination with an active openness to new ideas and points of view. Other positives include proficiency in one or more non-native languages, technology competence and awareness, superior English writing ability, self-management and leadership skills, and a desire to change things for the better.
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Job Code – DM-CWD
Transparent Language is a dynamic, growing company that develops and markets software for language learning. To support the growth of our online division, we are seeking the rare individual that combines excellent high-level web design conception with superb tactical execution.
Daily responsibilities will include the design and production of banner ads, landing pages, supporting images, and email newsletter layouts. Ongoing projects might include developing flash presentations, building online widgets or desktop gadgets that let our users use our content anywhere, creating dynamic content for Transparent.com, and contributing to our evolving online customer experience.
Requirements:
You should be an experienced designer with high energy and the desire to help redefine a company. You should have a body of work that displays a compelling talent for design in the online media – imagery, web pages, flash, etc. You should have pride in your own design sense and the ability (and thick skin) to subordinate that to other needs when appropriate. While many projects will be self directed and executed, you should be able to work well with and organize projects across other design resources.
You should have solid skills in:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash/Flex, ActionScript, PHP.
You should also be in constant state of learning and adding skills from new technologies and frameworks.
Nice-to-haves include:
- A background in design/development of social networking applications (facebook, etc.) and gadgets/widgets (iGoogle, etc.).
- Webmaster expertise (web server setup and maintenance and search engine optimization).
- The capability and willingness to work on print layout projects.
- Experience in web analytics.
- Proficiency in a foreign language.
- Strong copy-writing skill.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume, along with links to any online portfolios and reference DM-CWD in the subject line.
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Job Code - DM-OMC
To support the growth of our online division, we are seeking a dynamic individual with a desire to learn online marketing to serve as Online Marketing Coordinator. We are looking for someone with creative ideas who is constantly learning how the web is evolving and is excited by that future. Successful candidates will be smart and curious AND have the energy and organization to execute to perfection. For the right person, this is an incredible ground floor opportunity to learn the online business and grow in responsibilities while we grow as a business.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain the online product catalog and store.
- Manage the creative production of weekly email campaigns.
- Create and maintain tracking of campaigns and promotions.
- Manage physical inventory at multiple fulfillment centers worldwide.
- Manage reporting process to track online sales.
- Compile statistics from web analytics systems to drive analysis of website visitor behavior.
- Assist web program managers with setup and maintenance of paid search and affiliate campaigns.
Required Skills, Experience, and Attributes:
- Smart, creative, analytical, and fast-to-learn.
- Organized, efficient, and capable of juggling multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Strong communications and writing skills.
- Solid software application skills - especially Excel.
- Good understanding of the web from a user’s perspective.
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance or unique life experience.
Nice-to-haves:
- Knowledge of one or more foreign languages and or experience living abroad.
- Experience with blogs, community content and social networking sites.
- Experience analyzing data with MS Access or SQL queries.
- Experience with web analytics systems.
- Some basic knowledge of HTML and/or creating images in photoshop.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs (at) transparent (dot) com. Please reference job code DM-OMC in the subject.
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Job Code - DM-CPM
To support the growth of our online division, we are seeking a creative individual to serve as an Online Project Manager for Language Education Content. We are looking for someone with creative ideas, strong communications skills AND the energy and organization to execute to perfection. Successful candidates will be passionate about the web and experienced using a variety of consumer-oriented web services, from search engines and social networking sites to media sites, blogs, podcasts and more. Ideally, they will also be foreign language enthusiasts who are keyed into the resources available on the web for language learners.
Responsibilities:
- Define, document, and drive the user experience for our online language learning content and services, from look-and-feel to functionality.
- Create content for our websites from copywriting to sourcing and developing educational content for language learning.
- Develop and manage a distributed community of content contributors each focused on a distinct language.
- Develop and manage blogs oriented to language learners.
Required Skills, Experience, and Attributes:
- A passion for the web and the online experience.
- Excellent writing and communications skills.
- A demonstrated ability to coordinate the efforts of others or direct project management experience developing content.
- Vision and creativity.
- Experience in learning a foreign language.
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance or unique life experience.
Nice-to-haves:
- A background in foreign language education or translation.
- Specific experience in developing web content (text or multi-media).
- Basic HTML coding experience.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs (at) transparent (dot) com. Please reference job code DM-CPM in the subject.
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Job Code MO-PM
Transparent Language is changing the way people learn and use languages in the technology era. If you are energetic, with an excellent academic background, have a talent for understanding how people use software on PC’s, Mac’s, Pocket PC, Palm and other computing devices and would enjoy working with other committed people to both make a difference and succeed as a business, we'd like to hear from you.
As a Language Learning Product Manager you will conceptualize and define the user experience and feature sets of software for language learning. Identify and understand the needs of target users in homes, businesses, schools and government organizations. Research and analyze market trends and the competitive landscape.
Responsibilities Include:
- Aggregation of market requirements.
- Driving implementation of product feature sets.
- Product life cycle management.
- Competitive analysis.
- Customer interface to marketing and development.
- Product positioning.
- Project management of products in development.
- Sales training and sales support.
Requirements:
- BS/BA.
- Second language proficiency.
- Demonstrates success in product management or project management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- A willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- High-energy team player with a hands-on work style.
Nice to Haves:
- Educational tools or curriculum development experience.
- A knowledge of Russian language and Russian Culture is a plus.
If you excel in an environment that fosters creativity and growth, please e-mail, fax or mail your letter, resume and salary requirements to: jobs @ transparent.com
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The Senior Project Manager (PM) will manage the delivery and implementation of our language learning courseware to a large, multi-location, government customer. The PM will coordinate and direct all company resources to deliver our courseware and student services to meet precise contract requirements and customer specified standards. The PM will also be the primary point of contact with the client and will work closely with the client to ensure a smooth delivery and ongoing operation of the system and related materials and services. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing large scale web based courseware projects, ideally with LMS, Learning Management Systems.
Please note: This can be a telecommuting position. Travel required to the DC area.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership, management, and administration of all project related processes and activities.
- Working to assemble and align cross departmental resources to meet project objectives and maintain communications across all involved parties.
- Project delivery planning, reporting, and communications with the client, including being the primary point of client contact and maintaining near-real time availability for client communications during regular business hours and quick turnaround (within 4 hours) communications during non-business hours.
- Tracking of project status and providing project visibility to senior management.
- Performing other tasks at or below this job grade, as required.
Expected Qualifications
- LMS- Learning Management System(s).
- Demonstrated recent, relevant, experience with the management of large scale web based courseware and student services delivery.
- 7+ years of experience managing delivery of projects to large scale organizations.
- Experience at a comparable level of responsibility in projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
- Experience with the U.S. military is very desirable.
- A strong interest in language learning.
- Fluency in English and at least one other language.
- Demonstrated superb organization skills.
- Effective research and information gathering skills.
- Ability to organize work and schedule time effectively and independently.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- High-energy, enthusiastic, team player mentality with a hands-on, proactive work style.
- Ability and willingness to mentor co-workers.
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree.
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Job Code TL-QAT
Transparent language is searching for motivated, self-starting, ambitious individuals to add to a dynamic team of testers. College experience is a plus, but computer savvy is a requirement. All candidates must work well in a group environment, have a strong background in computers and demonstrate good communication skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Investigate defects in software and report them clearly and accurately.
- Performance of various styles of tests on new builds of products.
Requirements:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Experience working on Microsoft Windows platforms.
Preferred candidates will have:
- Experience working on Apple OS X platforms.
- Experience writing test plans.
- Programming experience of any kind.
- Experience in learning a foreign language or second language proficiency.
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Job Code CM-GI
We currently have no other unfilled positions. We are always interested in hearing from talented people and we welcome job inquiries.
To apply for a position, please email your resume, salary requirements and cover letter to jobs(at)transparent.com. Please include the job code.
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