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AspectTranscribersCaptioners
CredentialsTyping skills, sometimes certification in transcriptionTyping skills, often certification in captioning or subtitling
Work EnvironmentHome or office, audio/video filesLive or recorded video content, broadcast or online platforms
Industry UsageLegal, medical, general transcriptionTelevision, online streaming, live events

Transcribers and captioners both require strong typing skills and familiarity with audio/video content. Transcribers focus on converting audio into text, often for documentation or accessibility, while captioners create synchronized text for videos, especially for live broadcasts or streaming. Although their skills overlap, their work environments and end uses differ significantly.

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Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

JTG, inc.

Reston, VA • On-site

$55 - $120/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters
Location:
  • Remote (translation and transcription)
  • Remote or onsite in Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA (interpreting)

Status: Freelance Contractor
Citizenship:
  • U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.
  • Dual citizenship permitted

Pay Range:
  • $0.10 - $0.20 per word of translation, $55.00 - $120.00 per hour of interpretation, $25.00 - $50.00 per hour of transcription

JTG is currently seeking translators, transcribers, and interpreters between English and one or more of the following languages:
Armenian, Estonian, Greek, Kyrgyz, Lithuanian, Spanish
Responsibilities:
  • Provide accurate translation of documents involving law enforcement and legal subjects
  • Transcribe audio files and translate them into target language
  • Communicate fluently in English orally and in writing
  • Translate in accordance with designated style and quality standards
  • Use domain-specific terminology
  • Review the quality of other translators' work as needed
  • Interpret accurately, while preserving the tone and register, and abiding by the code of ethics

Basic Qualifications:
  • Proficient in translating between English and a foreign language
  • Proficient in interpreting between English and a foreign language
  • Experience in audio transcription
  • Experience as a professional translator, editor, transcriber, interpreter, journalist, writer, or legal professional
  • Familiarity with legal terminology
  • Willing to undergo a U.S. government background check
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Law degree, paralegal certificate, or court interpreting experience
  • Experience with editing, audio transcription, or interpreting
  • Security clearance

Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
This position reports to the Project Manager.
Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics.

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About JTG

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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