Key Skills

Job Description

Company Description. Erfgoed Talks is focused on promoting and sharing linguistic and historical heritage through storytelling and research. Erfgoed Talks collaborates with communities and institutions to amplify languages and voices that are underrepresented in mainstream narratives. Erfgoed Talks values community-led perspectives, ethical engagement, and inclusive approaches to knowledge sharing. Erfgoed Talks works across borders using digital tools to connect with contributors and audiences worldwide. Erfgoed Talks encourages creative experimentation while maintaining respect for traditions and community ownership of stories. Role Description. Erfgoed Talks is looking for Indigenous Language Writers who want to collaborate on creating, translating, and adapting content in their languages. This is a collaboration offer / internship opportunity. Day-to-day tasks include researching histories and contemporary issues, writing original articles, interviews, narrative pieces, and translating existing materials into Indigenous languages. The writer will collaborate with editors and community partners to ensure cultural accuracy, language integrity, and respectful representation. Responsibilities include revising content based on feedback, maintaining consistent style and terminology, and contributing ideas for new series that highlight Indigenous perspectives on language and history. Minimum qualifications * Ability to speak in at an Indigenous language of Suriname or Guyana: Lokono, Warao, Wapichan, Taruma, Atorad, Kalina, Akawaio, Patamona, Makushi, Arekuna, or WaiWai. Additional qualifications * Basic research skills, including verifying stories, consulting sources, respecting cultural protocols. * Familiarity with digital tools for writing and communication (e.g. word processors, email, Zoom). * Strong attention to detail, including self-editing for grammar, tone, and accuracy * Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines. * Prior experience in writing in an Indigenous language is beneficial but not mandatory.

Core Responsibilities

Research histories and contemporary issues, and create original articles, interviews, and narrative pieces in Indigenous languages. Translate and adapt existing materials, revise content based on feedback, and collaborate with editors and community partners to ensure cultural accuracy and respectful representation.

Requirements

Applicants must be able to speak at least one of the listed Indigenous languages of Suriname or Guyana. Basic research skills, familiarity with writing and communication tools, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines are required; prior Indigenous-language writing experience is beneficial but not mandatory.