Punjabi to/from English - Translator and Editor

Global Language Strategies; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 135,000 - 297,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Global Language Strategies is seeking an experienced Punjabi-to-English or English-to-Punjabi 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 may require quick turnaround timelines.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native bilingual proficiency in Punjabi and English.
• Experience translating and editing official documents.
• Ability to meet tight turnaround times and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Translate Punjabi to English or English to Punjabi with high accuracy.
• Edit and review translations for grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Maintain client-specific instructions and deliver on deadlines.

Skills

Punjabi-English translation

Editing and proofreading

Native Punjabi and English

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in translation or linguistics

Job description

Punjabi to/from English - Translator and 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 Punjabi-to-English or English-to-Punjabi 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 Punjabi to English or English to Punjabi 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 Punjabi 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.