Khmer to/from English - Translator and Editor

Global Language Strategies; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 135,000 - 270,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Language Strategies (GLS) is seeking an experienced Khmer-to-English or English-to-Khmer translator and editor for remote freelance work. You will translate and edit a variety of official documents, delivering accurate, client-ready outputs with strict formatting.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens with 2–5 years of translation/editing experience, native or near-native Khmer and English, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines, including 1–2 day turnarounds.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States required.
• Native or highly proficient Khmer and English language skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies or equivalent preferred.
• 2–5 years of translator/editor experience.
• Excellent formatting, attention to detail, and ability to produce client-ready work.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Provide per-word rates for translation and editing.
• Willingness to accept as-needed assignments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Khmer-English translation

Editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation/linguistics/language studies

Job description

Khmer to/from English - Translator and Editor

Khmer-to-English or English-to-Khmer 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 Khmer-to-English or English-to-Khmer 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 Khmer to English or English to Khmer 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 Khmer 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.