English-Italian Bilingual Script Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking Native Italian and English speakers to support the director and the Italian-English bilingual actor during virtual and in-studio rehearsals and shoots in our LA studio for our app-based video lessons.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Read scripts from the teleprompter in both Italian and English to monitor the actor’s reading performance as they teach Italian to English speakers.
• Guide the actor and assist the director during script reading rehearsals.

What We’re Looking For

• [Requirements]
• Native proficiency in both Italian and English
• A neutral Italian accent
• Expert level of reading comprehension
• We have a strong preference for native Italian speakers and/or heritage Italian speakers
• A strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
• Bright and positive vibes
• Ability to coordinate and take directions
• Live in Los Angeles and have access to transportation

• [Preferred]
• Experience working with a teleprompter
• Experience in teaching a second language
• Experience working in a studio
• A passion for language teaching/learning

Working Conditions

• Speak offers competitive compensation based on skills and expertise, along with an environment that supports personal growth and concentration.
• Contract Duration: project based (paid per project)
• Rate: $35/hr *depending on related experience
• Working Hours: an average studio session lasts anywhere from 3 to 5 hours per day; studio days average about 2 to 3 days per project, not including zoom rehearsals
• Work Model: virtually for Zoom rehearsals, and in-person at our LA studio

Documents for Application

• Resume
• Audition self-tapes:
• Slate: name, location, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Film horizontally and save as one self-tape reading these scripts:
• [IT Sample Script]
• [UC Sample Script - L2-2 overthecounter]

Why work at Speak

• Join a fantastic, tight-knit team at the right time: we're growing very quickly, we've most recently raised our Series C from some of the top investors in the valley, and we've achieved product-market fit in our initial markets.
• You'd join at a magical time when a single person could significantly change the course of the company.
• Your life's work with people you'll love working with: we care strongly about our craft and want every person at Speak to feel like they're growing every day. We believe in the idea that working with people you both enjoy and have respect for makes everything better. We hire thoughtfully and only work with people we admire deeply.
• Global in nature: We're live in over 40 countries and launching in a number of new markets soon. We have dedicated offices in San Francisco, Ljubljana, Seoul, and Tokyo, and you’ll have the opportunity to talk to users in each of these regions on a regular basis as well as travel.
• Impact people's lives in a major way: Learning a language is one of the single most life-changing skills one can learn, and right now 99% of people never achieve their goal because the process is broken. We’re helping millions of people achieve their goals and improve their lives.