Duolingo
Founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker, the company is valued at $1.5B. It is the most downloaded education app in the history of the App Store and in 2019 became the top-grossing education app worldwide. The app has been awarded Apple's iPhone App of the Year and Android's Best of the Best. Learning a new language used to be expensive; we believe it should be free. Over 1.2 billion people are learning a second language and most of them are learning English to improve their lives. Learning a new language is hard; we believe it can be fun. We use bite-sized lessons that feel like playing a game to keep our learners motivated. With over 300 million learners we have unprecedented data insights on how people learn. Our teams of language learning scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI experts use this data to constantly improve our effectiveness. We’re building a future in which the highest-quality education is accessible to all. Duolingo has raised US $138 million from investors including Union Square Ventures, Capital G (formerly Google Capital), NewView Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Drive Capital, Ashton Kutcher and Tim Ferriss.
Headquarter Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
English Test Trainer, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana/South ( English Test)
Duolingo is hiring a Remote English Test Trainer, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana/South ( English Test)
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that’s where you come in!
Context: The Duolingo English Test (DET) was launched in 2016, by Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning platform. Duolingo’s mission is to leverage technology in order to lower barriers to education. The DET, as an extension of this mission, is an innovative and accessible English proficiency assessment for today's international students and educational institutions. Available online, on demand, students can certify their English from their computer—no appointments or travel to test centers needed. In addition, the DET is an opportunity for students to showcase their English skills through a video interview, and writing sample, beyond just a proficiency score. Results are available within 2 days and can be shared with an unlimited number of institutions. Over 5500 educational institutions worldwide already accept the DET, as equivalents to other traditional tests such as the IELTS or TOEFL.
The Duolingo English Test offers different kinds of training programs for stakeholders, such as agents, counselors and coaching centers in the study abroad ecosystem, to help them learn more about the test and how they can help their students prepare to take the DET. These range from introductory programs that offer an overview of the features and format of the test, the accepting institutions and readiness resources available online to support the test taker community, to Train The Trainer workshops aimed at empowering teachers who work with test takers.
Main Accountabilities:This position is responsible for educating stakeholders about the DET, including offering regional language training and support for teachers working with test takers.
(This role is freelance and remote with flexible working hours, but will require travel within designated regions for in-person sessions when necessary.)
Responsibilities:
- Deliver offline as well as online training programs to various stakeholders
- Customize/adapt training materials to align with the regional needs and contexts
- Gather feedback from participants to refine future programs
- Prepare reports on training delivered
- Keep up with the latest changes and updates to the DET; share these with stakeholders
- Collaborate with other DET staff
Role-specific Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Essential:
- 3+ years of language teaching experience
- Proficient in delivering content in English and Telugu. Hindi in addition preferred
- Willingness to travel for in-person training sessions when necessary
- Awareness of English proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL
- Desired:
- Experience in test preparation
- Ability to adapt trainings to varying audience needs
- Strong understanding of the study abroad ecosystem in India
Education and Qualifications:
- Essential:
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Education, or a related field
- Desired:
- A training qualification
- Certification in preparing students for other English Language Proficiency tests.
About Duolingo
Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.
We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Duolingo is hiring a Remote Marketing Manager, Turkey (Marketing)
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that’s where you come in!
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Marketing Manager to spearhead our growth initiatives in Turkey. As the strategic leader for the Turkish market, you will be critical in accelerating the new user's growth and awareness boost. Your innovative approaches and leadership will be key to our success in this vibrant market.
Reporting to the Country Marketing Manager Germany, you will partner closely with Global Marketing and Product teams in Pittsburgh, New York, and other Country Marketing Managers around the world to find opportunities and come up with new, creative tactics and campaigns relevant to the Turkish market.
We are looking for a contractor that is located in Turkey and will be leading our marketing investment in Turkey for a fixed period of 6 months with a starting date in Q4 2024.A transition to a permanent position at a later date is not excluded, but cannot be guaranteed.
You Will...
- Lead the strategy to drive fast new user growth in Turkey
- Identify key growth levers, including but not limited to social media, influencers, PR, celebrity, partnerships, etc.
- Internally, you'll work closely with key stakeholders to secure resources, communicate progress, ensure alignment, and share growth results.
You Have...
- Proven track record of driving rapid user growth in the Turkish market.
- Ideally experience in successfully scaling international brands in Turkey
- Deep understanding of local media landscape and cultural nuances.
- Full funnel marketing experience, including social media, influencers, PR, partnerships, etc.
- Result-driven mentality, turning the strategies into actionable plans.
Exceptional Candidates Will Have...
- Passion for our mission to make high-quality language learning accessible to everyone
- Experience successfully scaling international brands in Turkey
- Experience with mobile apps and subscription services
- Proficient in a 3rd language
Requirements:
- 4+ years of consumer marketing full funnel experience
- Experience working as part of a remote team, building strong HQ relationships and influencing effectively local market needs
- Proficient in Turkish with excellent English speaking and writing skills
We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
About Duolingo
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that’s where you come in!
Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.
We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!
Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By applying for this position your data will be processed as per the Duolingo Applicant Privacy Notice.
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