Remote / Independent Contractor
LINGUIST - Plain Language Writer/Editor
About the Role:
We are looking for two (2) expert-level Linguists (Plain Language Writers/Editors) to join our growing independent contractor team! In this role, you will help make complex information accessible to everyone by transforming government forms, letters, and public notices into clear, simple English. You will champion plain language principles—emphasizing brevity, familiar phrasing, and the avoidance of overly complex vocabulary to meet target literacy levels (such as a 5th-grade reading level).
What You'll Do:
- Review, edit, and rewrite source texts into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand language adhering to client brand and style guidelines.
- Adapt materials to suit the educational levels, cultural contexts, and accessibility needs of diverse target audiences.
- Collaborate closely with project managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure absolute accuracy.
- Maintain consistency and continuity across documents, utilizing industry best practices for readability (e.g., Flesch-Kincaid) and accessibility standards.
- Conduct thorough quality reviews and finalize documents for delivery.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in professional writing, editing, or plain language communication (background in government, public sector, or healthcare communications is a strong plus!).
- Strong command of English grammar, syntax, style, and regional/idiomatic nuances.
- Familiarity with cognitive accessibility guidelines, "easy read" standards, and document design/remediation.
- A strong commitment to professional confidentiality and the secure handling of sensitive public sector information.
- Comfort using content management tools, collaboration platforms, and Adobe markup tools for reviews.
- A reliable computer and secure/private, high-speed internet connection.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible, project-based assignments tailored to your availability.
- The opportunity to make important public information clear, equitable, and understandable for diverse communities.
IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:
Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.
Requirements
See above. Other requirements will be discussed during the assessment process.
Expert-level linguist with proven experience in professional writing, editing, or plain language communication; strong English grammar and style; familiarity with accessibility standards; comfortable with content management tools and Adobe markup; reliable computer and secure internet.
Key Responsibilities
- editing source texts
- adapting materials
- collaborating with project managers
Skills & Tools
Adobe
Job Details
- Category: Communications and Public Affairs
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United States or Washington
- Languages: English
About Prisma International, Inc.
A translation and plain language services company making complex information accessible. — Industry: Consulting Services