Internship Editor, Yoruba Dictionary at bab.la

Location: Hamburg, Germany
Starting date: As soon as possible
Hours/week: 40

Your Task

• Editorial work on the creation of a bilingual dictionary Yoruba-English - dictionary to be published under the Oxford Dictionaries brand

Your Profile

• Native speaker of Yoruba
• Excellent command of and ability to write in Standard Yoruba
• Native speakers of other languages with ability to write perfect Standard Yoruba may also apply
• Currently enrolled (BA, MA, M.Phil. or PhD) in Languages, Translation or Linguistics
• Fluent in English
• Excellent language and grammar skills with concern for details and accuracy
• Online and language affinity (‘language lover’)
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Highly organized, strong thinker, good communication skills
• Eager to take initiative

Your Benefits

• First-hand experience in a German Internet start-up
• Work in a fast-paced but fun and international environment with an enthusiastic team, nice atmosphere and a flat hierarchy
• Hands-on internship experience in one of Germany’s most exciting cities
• We offer a paid internship in a true start-up atmosphere with full integration into the team and many exciting tasks.