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Solomon Page

SEO Specialist

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$45.50/hr

This freelance role will run until June 2027 and will be fully onsite in their LA office. * Pay ... Provide SEO guidance for in-product copy, landing page copy, titles, meta descriptions, movie and ...

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How much do freelance movie translator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance movie translator in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Movie Translator vs Freelance Subtitle Translator?

AspectFreelance Movie TranslatorFreelance Subtitle Translator
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, translation skills, possibly translation certificationsLanguage proficiency, subtitle timing/editing skills, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentHome or remote, working with film studios or clientsHome or remote, working with film or media companies
Industry UsageTranslating entire movie scripts or dialoguesCreating and timing subtitles for movies or videos
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding translation roles in film industryFocusing on subtitle creation and timing

While both roles involve language skills and work in the film industry, a Freelance Movie Translator focuses on translating entire scripts or dialogues, whereas a Freelance Subtitle Translator specializes in creating and timing subtitles for videos. Both require language proficiency and often similar certifications, but their specific tasks and outputs differ.

How much does a freelance movie translator make?

Freelance movie translators typically earn between $20 and $100 per hour, depending on experience, language pair, and project complexity. Many work on a per-project basis, with rates ranging from $50 to several hundred dollars for subtitling or dubbing a single film. Earnings can vary widely based on skill level, reputation, and the volume of work secured.

What are the most commonly searched types of Movie Translator jobs?

The most popular types of Movie Translator jobs are:

What job categories do people searching Freelance Movie Translator jobs look for?

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Freelance Movie Translator jobs near you
Infographic showing various Freelance Movie Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Freelance Creative Translators & Transcreators | Spanish (Latin America)

Acclaro

San Juan, PR • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 3 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.

We are seeking passionate Freelance Creative Marketing Translators & Transcreators to join our dynamic global community of linguists. If you have a knack for adapting marketing and entertainment content to resonate with diverse audiences in Poland, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Overview
  • Language Pair: English and Spanish (Latin America)
  • Domain: Marketing, Entertainment, and Creative Content
  • Experience: 3+ years of translation and creative transcreation experience
  • Location: 100% Remote in the United States
Responsibilities
  • Translate and creatively adapt marketing, entertainment and multimedia content to engage and resonate with local audiences.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and linguistic teams to ensure high quality output across various platforms.
  • Conduct research to understand cultural nuances, ensuring that translations are not just literal but culturally relevant.
  • Review and provide feedback on marketing projects to contribute to their success.

Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Translation, Marketing, Linguistics, or a related field.
    • Proven experience of 3 or more years in translation and transcreation, preferably in a marketing context.
    • Fluent in English, with native-speaker fluency in Spanish (Latin America) and exceptional writing skills in Spanish.
    • Strong understanding of marketing principles and the ability to adapt tone and style to fit various brand guidelines; experience with entertainment or global brand content is a plus.
    • Experience translating or transcreating multimedia entertainment content, including TV series and movie synopses, title localization, PR, and other creative content related to TV and movie entertainment, is a plus.
    • Experience with CAT tools is a plus

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.