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Content Producer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$135K/yr

This is a freelance position (40 hours a week) that is hybrid onsite 3 days a week with potential ... Strong portfolio showcasing social content, graphic design, video editing, and creative ...

Welo Data

German Bilingual Lyric Reviewer

Charleston, WV · Remote

$17 - $18/hr

This is a review-only position--no translation or editing is required. You'll simply evaluate the ... Employment Type: Freelance * Project Duration: Long-term Qualifications * Native-level or near ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

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Flushing, NY · On-site

$131K/yr

Perform Video Editing & Animation * Perform retouching and manipulation of images. * Creating video ... experience required * Bi-lingual (English / Arabic) proficiency is ideal * 2 years agency ...

Jobgether

Manage workflows involving junior team members, freelancers, or external agencies, ensuring high ... video editing, or content production is a plus. * Multilingual fluency across major European ...

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How much do freelance bilingual editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance bilingual editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Bilingual Editor vs Freelance Translator?

AspectFreelance Bilingual EditorFreelance Translator
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, editing certificationsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentEditing, proofreading, content refinementTranslating documents between languages
Industry UsagePublishing, media, corporate contentLegal, medical, technical fields
Search & Comparison IntentEditing vs translation services

While both roles require bilingual skills and language certifications, a Freelance Bilingual Editor focuses on refining and editing content in two languages, ensuring clarity and accuracy. A Freelance Translator, on the other hand, specializes in converting written text from one language to another. Both roles are essential in multilingual content creation but serve different purposes within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Bilingual Editor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.
Legal Translator and Editor

Legal Translator and Editor

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES

Fairfax, VA • Remote

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule

Legal Translator, Editor, and/or Transcriber - Bengali to/from English - Remote
Status: Freelance 1099 Contractor
Global Language Strategies, a woman-owned small business headquartered in the Washington DC metropolitan region, is currently seeking professional freelance translators, editors, and transcribers to translate, edit and/or transcribe legal documents between English and Bengali.
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Job Duties:
1) Provide accurate translation and/or editing of documents and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Bengali to/from English.
2) Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
3) Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language.
4) Excellent written communication skills in English and the target foreign language, with Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the foreign target language, as assessed by the International Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.
5) Translate and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards.   
6) Use domain-specific terminology.
7) Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work, as needed.
8) Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9) Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
10) Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.

 Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
1) Holds active U.S. Public Trust or higher security clearance, or is willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Moderate Level.
2) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3) At least 3 years of experience in translating and/or editing between English and a foreign language.
4) At least 3 years of experience performing audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription.
5) Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the target foreign language(s).
5) Proficient in Microsoft Office.
6 Translators and editors must proficiently use CAT tools, such as SDL Trados.
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Bilingual with a law degree, paralegal certificate, or documented legal translation or transcription experience.
2) Bilingual experience with editing audio transcription documents. 
 3) Active Public Trust or higher security clearance. ​
 4) ATA, NAJIT or other relevant professional certification. 

This is a remote position.