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CCI Group

Freelance On-Site Interpreter - Texas

Houston, TX · On-site

$60K/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 ...

Welo Global

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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 ...

Inficare Technologies

Translator

Sterling, VA · Remote

$44K - $58K/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 ...

Welo Global

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... localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality ...

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AspectFreelance Language LocalizationFreelance Translation
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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Seeking for EN to Mien linguists

Seeking for EN to Mien linguists

1-StopAsia

Laguna Beach, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical

Posted 15 days ago

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Job description

We are looking for professional, detail-oriented EN> Mien freelance linguists to join our network in 1-StopAsia. This is a remote, project-based role that allows you to contribute your language expertise to various translation and localization projects, including commercial, technical, medical, and multimedia content.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality translations, reviewing AI-generated output, performing linguistic QA, and ensuring that the final product reflects cultural, stylistic, and contextual accuracy.

If you’re passionate about languages, curious about AI’s role in linguistics, and thrive in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment — we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a professional translator
  • Native fluency in your target language
  • Near-native fluency in your source language
  • Excellent command of English
  • Familiarity with at least two CAT tool (MemoQ, Trados, etc.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions, style guides, and quality standards
  • Detail-oriented mindset with strong time management skills
  • Experience with MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing)
  • Background in specialized domains (legal, medical, technical, etc.)

Benefits

How to Apply:

    1. Your CV
    2. Your proposed rate (per word, translation rate, edit rate)
    3. Confirmation of your availability for the required timeframe