Thai to/from English - Translator and Editor

Global Language Strategies; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Language Strategies is seeking an experienced Thai-to-English or English-to-Thai translator and editor for ongoing remote freelance assignments. The role involves translating and editing a variety of official documents with strict confidentiality and client-specific requirements.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of translation/editing experience, native or highly proficient Thai and English, and be able to handle quick turnarounds from a home office in the United States.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and residence in the United States required.
• Native or highly proficient Thai and English language skills.
• Two to five years of proven translation/editing experience.
• Available for as-needed assignments with quick turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Translate Thai to English or English to Thai with high accuracy.
• Edit and review translations for grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow client-specific instructions.
• Meet deadlines, including short turnaround times when required.

Skills

Thai language proficiency

English language proficiency

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in translation/linguistics

Tools

Microsoft Word

PDF editors

Job description

Thai to/from English - Translator and Editor

Thai-to-English or English-to-Thai 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 Thai-to-English or English-to-Thai 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 Thai to English or English to Thai 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 Thai 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.