Freelance Translator - Japanese

Dals; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language service provider is looking for a Japanese Freelance Remote Translator to join their expanding team. If you are proficient in English and Japanese with translation experience, this role offers flexibility, allowing you to work on your own schedule. Responsibilities include translating documents accurately and communicating with clients effectively. You must have a valid security clearance and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Japanese at a C1 level or higher.
• At least 1 year of translation experience, translating a minimum of 100,000 words.
• Possess relevant qualifications in Translation, Languages, or Linguistics.

Responsibilities

• Translate digital documents accurately and on time.
• Communicate with the booking team for support.
• Perform necessary proofreading.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Japanese)

Translation experience

Proofreading

Education

BA or MA in Translation or related field

Job description

Japanese Freelance Remote Translator

Only applications coming from candidates living in EU or UK will be taken into consideration.

We help non-English speakers access essential services, such as medical care, by providing interpreters of over 512 languages and dialects.

Dals is seeking Japanese speakers to enhance our team of freelance translators working remotely. If you're proficient in both English and Japanese and possess experience in translation, either professionally or as a volunteer, we're eager to connect with you!

• Are you bilingual?
• Do you have translation experience?
• Are you looking for a remote position?
• Would you like to help non-English speakers receive the services they need?
• Then you are the perfect candidate for us!

Join our expanding network of freelance translators at Dals, where we offer written translation services to our clients across the UK. This position plays a vital role in helping our clients deliver their services efficiently by translating documents into the languages required by their service users.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

In your capacity as a translator with Dals, you will be tasked with translating digital documents for our clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines, and performing necessary proofreading. You will also communicate with our booking team for any needed support or to report issues, guaranteeing the readiness of documents for client submission.

• Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Possess the Right to Work in the country of residence
• Be fluent in English and second language at a C1 level or higher
• Be prepared to undergo a trial assessment
• Have a Basic DBS check or equivalent security clearance for the EU residents
• Have at least 1 year of translation experience, translating a minimum of 100,000 words or completing 100 assignments
• Hold relevant qualifications in Translation, Languages, Linguistics, or a related field, such as: BA or MA in Translation, CIOL Level 7 Diploma in Translation, DPI Level 4 & 5 in Translation, BA or MA in Languages, Linguistics or any other related discipline related to languages

This role is completely flexible - you can choose when you work and how long you work for. You simply log into our telephone interpreting app whenever you are ready to work, and we will pay you for each minute you work for.

As this is a freelance position, you will be responsible for your own tax payments.

• Right to work in your country of residence
• Approx. 100 hours interpreting experience - either as a professional or through voluntary work
• A valid security clearance/criminal background check
• Fluency in English and Japanese
• EU residency

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Only applications coming from candidates living in EU or UK will be taken into consideration.