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Welo Global

General Applications - Interpretation

Freelance / Independent Contractor Must have valid work authorization in US if working in the US ... Native-level fluency in a language other than English * Excellent written/verbal communication in ...

CCI Group

Freelance On-Site Interpreter - Texas

Houston, TX · On-site

$60.80K/yr

At CCI Group , we believe that language has the power to connect people, strengthen communities, and create opportunity. As a leading provider of translation, interpreting, and localization services ...

Inficare Technologies

Translator

Sterling, VA · Remote

$44.40K - $58.10K/yr

Contract / Freelance Start Date: Immediate Job Summary We are seeking native foreign language ... Experience in translation review, localization, or linguistic QA * Familiarity with AI-generated or ...

Welo Data

German Bilingual Lyric Reviewer

Charleston, WV · Remote

$17 - $18/hr

Do you have an ear for language and a passion for music? Welo Data is looking for a German Lyric ... Employment Type: Freelance * Project Duration: Long-term Qualifications * Native-level or near ...

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CredentialsLanguage skills, cultural knowledge, localization toolsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, client-specific, often involves multimedia and softwareDocument-focused, often static text translation
Industry UsageTech, gaming, software, marketingLegal, medical, literary, general content
Search & Comparison IntentLocalization services, cultural adaptationTranslation services, document translation

Freelance Language Localization involves adapting content to fit cultural and regional nuances, often working with multimedia and software. Freelance Translation focuses on converting text from one language to another. While both require language skills, localization emphasizes cultural context and technical adaptation, making it more comprehensive for global products.

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Freelance Community Interpreter

Freelance Community Interpreter

Accent on Languages

Castle Rock, CO

$72K/yr

Contractor

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Language Nexus (Accent on Language's sister company) is a woman-owned language company serving local entities in Denver, Colorado. Being in the industry for more than 20 years, we offer world-class translation, interpreting/interpretation, localization, transcription, language assessment, and many other language related services.


PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A IN-PERSON POSITION, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU RESIDE IN COLORADO.


Job Description:

Language Nexus is looking for on-site interpreters in South Denver or Castle Rock, CO. Any languages is welcomed, including but not limited to:

  • Spanish
  • Mandarin and Mainland China Dialects (Shanghainese, Fuzhou, Foochow, Hunanese, etc)
  • Cantonese
  • Afrikaans
  • Abron
  • Acholi
  • Akan
  • Albanian
  • Amharic
  • Armenian
  • Somali
  • Hakha Chin
  • Haitian Creole
  • Czech
  • Croatian
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • Ethiopian
  • Napali
  • Hmong
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Kannada
  • Karen
  • Khmer
  • Burmese
  • Mam
  • Moroccan
  • Navajo
  • Swedish
  • Tagalog
  • Bulgarian
  • Cambodian
  • Cebuano
  • Fjian
  • Finnish
  • Ga
  • Georgian
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Kurdish
  • Laotian
  • Lithuanian
  • Malay
  • Pashto
  • Polish
  • Serbian
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Tibetan
  • Ukrainian



Desired Qualifications:

-Must be native in the target language.

-Must be bi-cultural in addition to being bilingual.

-Minimum 1 year of experience in providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation

-Able to communicate properly and efficiently with second/third parties.

-Able to offer accurate and complete rendition of dialogues in both English and the target language


Preferred Candidates will possess:

-Experience assisting SPED and IEP school meeting

-Degree in interpreting or translation

-Knowledge in technical domains such as mining, geology, geophysics, and environmental engineering

-Certifications for interpretation (CCHI, NBCMI, Court Certification, ATA Certification, ALTA, RID, etc.)


Employment Type: Contractor



Our story: Diversity, inclusion and compassion

Language Nexus is a minority and women owned small business specializing in catering to each clients' unique needs for languages and culture. Being in the industry for more than 20 years, we offer world-class translation, interpreting/interpretation, localization, transcription, language assessment, and many other language related services.


We have a strong, experienced, and diversified in-house team, as well as hundreds of our cherry-picked language professionals around the US and the world who are passionate about providing true and correct messaging to our LEP community.


With our high-quality translation, reasonable pricing, and customizable services, on top of our cutting-edge tools and technologies, we can handle any large or small project successfully.


As a woman and minority owned company, we are committed to promoting diverse and inclusive work, and we're proud of our reputation for helping people of all backgrounds.


We are looking for candidates who are equally passionate about serving the greater good by providing the best translation, interpretation, and many other localization services to the even bigger LEP population in the US and the world. If you feel like you are a great fit, please don't hesitate to apply!

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