Burmese to/from English - Translator and Editor

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES seeks a Burmese-to-English or English-to-Burmese translator/editor for remote, ongoing freelance work. You will translate and edit official documents, including vital records and academic transcripts, with potential fast turnaround timelines.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and reside in the United States, possessing strong Burmese and English skills and a professional, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and residency in the United States required.
• Native or highly proficient Burmese and English language skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or equivalent preferred.
• 2–5 years of proven translator/editor experience.
• Strong attention to detail and formatting skills; client-ready work.
• Reliable, deadline-oriented, able to work independently and communicate well.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Burmese-English translation

Editing

Strong proofreading

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation/linguistics/language studies

Tools

Windows

MS Word/standard document formats

Job description

This is a remote position. 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.

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, when 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.

Originally posted on Himalayas