Urdu Newspaper Sub-Editor

At a glance

• Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
• Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Specialist
• RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
• Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
• Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications
• Urdu · اردوNastaliq (Perso-Arabic)

Role overview

Edit and judge Urdu news writing, and check AI-written Urdu for accuracy, style and headline sense.

Key responsibilities

• Edit AI-drafted Urdu news copy to newsroom standards
• Write headlines and check them against the story
• Correct spelling, grammar and house style
• Rate AI output for accuracy and tone

Ideal qualifications

• Sub-editing or desk experience at an Urdu newspaper, channel or site
• Excellent written Urdu
• Fast, accurate Urdu typing
• Good English reading

Nice to have

• Experience with Urdu desktop-publishing software or Unicode Urdu layout
• Translation desk experience

More about the opportunity

Urdu news is a large share of written Urdu online, yet AI-written Urdu often reads like a translation. Sub-editors know what natural news Urdu sounds like.

Compensation and contract terms

• Hourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
• Hourly or per-task contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
• Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
• Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
• Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.

Application process

1. ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
2. InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
3. ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
4. Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.