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Risk Ledger

Regional Marketing Manager - US

Chicago, IL · On-site

Content & Message Localization: Collaborate with the UK marketing team and local freelancers to adapt core messaging. You'll ensure our campaign assets, event copy, email sequences, and blogs speak ...

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How much do freelance content localization jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance content localization in Chicago, IL is $30.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.31 and $34.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Content Localization vs Freelance Translator?

AspectFreelance Content LocalizationFreelance Translator
CredentialsLanguage skills, cultural knowledge, localization toolsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentDigital, remote, project-basedDigital, remote, project-based
Industry UsageMarketing, tech, gaming, mediaLegal, medical, literary, general
Search/Comparison IntentLocalization, cultural adaptation, multimediaTranslation, document conversion

While both roles involve language skills, Freelance Content Localization focuses on adapting content for specific markets, considering cultural nuances and multimedia formats. Freelance Translators primarily convert written text from one language to another without necessarily adapting content for cultural context. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right professional for their project needs.

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Freelance Creative Translators & Transcreators | Thai into English

Acclaro

Chicago, IL • Remote

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands grow their global presence, connect with customers, and mean something to them. We are a trusted partner to some of the world’s biggest brands and fastest-growing global companies. Our mission is to harness the powerful combination of human expertise and cutting-edge technology, focusing on putting brands into the heads, hearts, and hands of people everywhere. Our AI-powered business management and language platform ensures a faster time to market with measurable results, while our global team of language, country, and technology experts crafts localization strategies that empower our customers to succeed in any market.

Are you an expert at turning literal translations into compelling, culturally resonant brand copy?

We are seeking experienced Freelance Transcreators & Creative Marketing Translators (Thai into English) to join our global community of linguists. If you specialize in adapting high-impact marketing and entertainment content to resonate with diverse audiences, this is your opportunity to work on dynamic, high-visibility global campaigns.

Position Overview
  • Language Pair: Thai into English
  • Domain: Marketing, Entertainment, and Creative Content
  • Experience: 3+ years of translation and creative transcreation experience
  • Location: 100% Remote – work from anywhere
  • Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality transcreation, translation, and cultural adaptation for marketing, entertainment, and multimedia creative content from Thai into English.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and linguistic teams to ensure high quality output across various platforms.
  • Conduct deep cultural and market research to ensure copy avoids literal translation pitfalls and perfectly captures brand tone, humor, and nuances.
  • Review, proofread, and provide constructive feedback on Indonesian-to-English marketing copy to optimize campaign performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Marketing, Linguistics, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent commercial experience).
  • Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience specifically in marketing translation and creative transcreation.
  • Native-level fluency in English (US).
  • A proven track record of adapting tone, style, and voice across diverse brand guidelines and multimedia formats.
  • Creativity and an eye for detail, capable of creating compelling and persuasive content.
  • Familiarity with modern CAT tools and localization workflows, backed by exceptional communication and remote collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere, managing your own hours around project deadlines.
  • Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our freelance linguists; successful candidates will become part of our preferred talent pool for ongoing, periodic project assignments.
  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain experience working with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content.
  • Elite Projects: Build your portfolio by working on software utilized by millions of global users daily.