Freelance Translator-Malayalam

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

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking a freelance Malayalam translator to join their remote team. This role requires fluency in both English and Malayalam, with at least one year of translation experience. Responsibilities include translating documents, proofreading, and ensuring timely communication with the booking team. This flexible position allows you to choose your working hours, making it ideal for those seeking remote work opportunities in the translation field.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the country of residence.
• Fluent in English and Malayalam at C1 level or higher.
• At least 1 year of translation experience, with a minimum of 100,000 words or 100 assignments.

Responsibilities

• Translate digital documents accurately and on time.
• Perform proofreading as part of the translation process.
• Communicate with the booking team for support or issues.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Malayalam

Translation experience

Proofreading skills

Education

BA or MA in Translation, Languages, Linguistics, or related field

Job description

Overview

Malayalam Freelance Remote Translator

We help non-English speakers access essential services, such as medical care, by providing interpreters of over 512 languages and dialects. Dals is seeking Malayalam speakers to join our team of freelance translators working remotely. If you are proficient in both English and Malayalam and have translation experience (professional or volunteer), we would like to connect with you!

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. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your translation career within a dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• Translate digital documents for our clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Perform proofreading as part of the translation process.
• Communicate with the booking team for needed support or to report issues; ensure documents are ready for client submission.

Requirements

• Right to Work in the country of residence.
• Fluent in English and Malayalam at a C1 level or higher.
• Be prepared to undergo a trial assessment.
• Have a Basic DBS check or equivalent security clearance for EU residents.
• 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 (e.g., BA or MA in Translation, CIOL Level 7 Diploma in Translation, DPI Level 4 & 5 in Translation, BA or MA in Languages/Linguistics or related discipline).

Flexibility and Nature of Work

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

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

Additional Requirements and Information

• Approximately 100 hours of interpreting experience (professional or voluntary).
• A valid security clearance or criminal background check.
• Fluency in English and Malayalam; a telephone language assessment will be conducted.
• EU residency is required.

How to Apply

Only applications from candidates living in the EU or UK will be considered.

https://www.dals.co.uk/