Remote Korean-English Translator & Editor (Freelance)

Global Language Strategies; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 135,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Language Strategies seeks a experienced Korean↔English translator and editor for ongoing remote freelance assignments translating and editing official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts.

Ideal candidates are US citizens residing in the United States, with native or highly proficient Korean and English, a related degree (preferred), and 2–5 years of translation/editor experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.
• Native or highly proficient Korean and English language skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Translate Korean to English or English to Korean 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, when required.

Skills

Translation

Editing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows software

Common document formats

Job description

Global Language Strategies seeks a experienced Korean↔English translator and editor for ongoing remote freelance assignments translating and editing official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts.

Ideal candidates are US citizens residing in the United States, with native or highly proficient Korean and English, a related degree (preferred), and 2–5 years of translation/editor experience.