Japanese Freelance Remote Interpreter

Tonguepoint; Sydney; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Flexible hours

Onboarding and training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance remote interpreter (Japanese/English) for 100% remote work. Flexible hours and independent contractor terms let you choose when you work and how you log calls.

You will provide real-time consecutive interpretation in English and Japanese for diverse settings, including healthcare and legal. Beginners are welcome, with free onboarding and ongoing professional training offered.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English and Japanese.
• Strong active listening and cross-cultural communication skills.
• No formal interpreting experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Japanese).
• Support high-stakes settings (healthcare, legal) with confidentiality and neutrality.
• Maintain professionalism and log in reliably to handle calls.
• Manage your own flexible schedule as freelance interpreter.

Skills

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Emotional resilience

Tools

Dedicated computer

High-speed internet

Noise-canceling headset

Job description

Urgently Hiring For: Japanese.

Job Title: Freelance Remote Interpreter (Japanese / English) Location: 100% Remote | Type: Freelance/Independent Contractor | Schedule: Flexible

Job Summary

We are seeking fluent bilingual speakers to provide Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI). No prior experience is required—we provide full training. If you have strong language skills and a professional attitude, join us to bridge critical communication gaps in moments that matter.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Japanese).

Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).

Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.

Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Qualifications & Tech Requirements

Language: Native or near-native fluency in English and Japanese.

Skills: Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.

Experience: Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.

Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free home environment.

Tech Setup: Dedicated computer, high-speed internet (wired preferred for VRI), and a noise-canceling USB headset.

What We Offer

Ultimate Flexibility: 100% remote work. Choose your own hours (daytime, evening, overnight).

Steady Income: Competitive per-minute rates backed by reliable call volume.

Growth: Free comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional training.

Referral Program: Refer qualified speakers of our in-demand languages and earn a bonus when your referral is successfully onboarded.