About the Role
We are looking for individuals who can translate or adapt stories from English, Hindi, Tamil, or Bengali into Malayalam audiobooks. You will play a critical role in transforming existing stories into immersive, serialized narratives crafted specifically for audio storytelling.
- This role blends translation, creative writing, and structural editing — requiring both a storyteller’s imagination and an editor’s precision.
- You will be engaged on a contractual, milestone-based basis. Each project will demand timely,
- polished submissions, with all content owned by the platform.
- If you’re someone who thrives on narrative building, understands pacing and character arcs,
- and can bring voice-friendly flair to every sentence, this opportunity is for you.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong command, both writing and reading, over Malayalam, English, and any of the following languages — Hindi / Tamil / Bengali
- Sharp editing and rewriting skills tailored for audio formats
- Prior experience in fiction writing, serialized storytelling, or adaptation work
- Ability to interpret creative briefs and align with editorial direction.
- Highly reliable, self-disciplined, and deadline-oriented
- Comfortable with restructuring narratives and enhancing emotional beats
Responsibilities
- Adapt stories from Hindi, Tamil, or Bengali into long-format serialized audiobooks in
- Malayalam, localizing them to suit Malayalam audiences.
- Edit and rewrite for grammar, flow, and readability, tailored for audio consumption
- Enhance emotional pacing, dialogue, and tension to create compelling episode arcs
- Deliver clean, final drafts ready for recording, with no further edits required
- Consistently meet milestone-based deadlines with high-quality output
What We Offer
- Engagement Type: Contractual (Freelance, milestone-based)
- Location: Remote
- Compensation: Paid per approved milestone (₹50,000 – ₹75,000 per project)
Bonus if You Have
- Experience working on audiobooks, scripted podcasts, radio dramas, or similar formats
- Familiarity with long-form serialized fiction such as audio books, web novels, screenplay writing, or TV-style serials
Who Should Not Apply
Please do not apply if you are not:
- Comfortable working under strict deadlines with milestone-based accountability
- Experienced in Malayalam storytelling or editing
- Willing to accept editorial feedback and rework drafts quickly
- Proactive, committed, and quality-driven in your writing approach
Security & Data Handling Responsibilities
Handle sensitive data responsibly in compliance with the DPDP Act, ISO-27001:2022, and Pratilipi’s internal security policies — ensuring data privacy, confidentiality, and NDA obligations