Burmese to/from English - Translator and Editor

Global Language Strategies; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 119,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Language Strategies is seeking a skilled Burmese-to-English or English-to-Burmese translator/editor for ongoing remote freelance work. The role involves translating and editing official documents, vital records, and academic transcripts with careful attention to formatting and confidentiality.

Candidates must have strong Burmese and English proficiency, 2–5 years of experience, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Native or highly proficient Burmese and English language skills are required.
• Two to five years of proven translator/editor experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to provide per-word rates and work independently to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate Burmese to English or English to Burmese accurately.
• Edit and review translations for grammar, formatting and consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow client instructions and formatting.
• Meet deadlines, including short turnaround timelines when required.

Skills

Burmese language

English language

Editing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Deadline oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation/linguistics/language studies

Tools

Windows software

Job description

Burmese to/from English - Translator and Editor

Burmese-to-English or English-to-Burmese Translator and/or Editor

Remote | Ongoing, Freelance Independent Contractor Opportunity

**Important Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens willing to complete a Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Position Overview:

GLS is seeking an experienced Burmese-to-English or English-to-Burmese translator and editor to support ongoing document translation and editing assignments.

This remote, freelance independent contractor role involves translating and editing a variety of official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts. Assignments will be provided on an as-needed basis and may require quick turnaround timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate Burmese to English or English to Burmese into an accurate product.
• Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all client-specific instructions and formatting requirements.
• Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines, w hen required,
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.
• Native or highly proficient Burmese and English language skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Two to five years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent formatting skills, and the ability to produce client-ready work.
• Reliable, deadline-oriented, highly productive, and comfortable working independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
• Access to up-to-date Windows software and the ability to work with standard document formats.
• Able to provide per-word rates for translation and editing.
• Willingness to accept assignments on an as-needed basis.