Chinese Translator

Online River; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription coverage

Dental Coverage

Job summary

Online River is seeking a skilled Chinese Translator to work remotely. You will be responsible for accurately translating a wide range of documents and multimedia content between Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and English. The ideal candidate must possess native proficiency in both languages and have strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include document translation, live interpretation, and ensuring cultural appropriateness. This part-time role offers flexibility and requires a high level of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of both Chinese and English languages.
• Ability to convey meaning, tone, and context effectively.
• Experience managing multiple projects and adhering to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents between Chinese and English, ensuring accuracy.
• Provide live interpretation during meetings and calls.
• Adapt translations to be culturally appropriate.
• Proofread and edit translated materials.
• Translate subtitles for multimedia content.
• Collaborate with team members for quality assurance.
• Manage translation projects and maintain terminology.

Skills

Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)

Proven experience as a translator or interpreter

Excellent understanding of cultural differences

Strong attention to detail

Experience with CAT tools

Ability to work independently

Job description

Chinese Translator

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Online River LLC

Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 / hour

Description

We are seeking a skilled Chinese Translator to join our team, responsible for accurately translating a wide range of documents, communications, and multimedia content between Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and English. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of both languages, an excellent understanding of cultural nuances, and the ability to convey meaning, tone, and context effectively. This is a remote position, requiring a high level of professionalism and self‑discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Translation: Translate various types of documents, including legal, technical, medical, and marketing materials from Chinese to English and vice versa, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Interpretation: Provide live interpretation services during meetings, conferences, or phone calls, enabling clear communication between Chinese and English‑speaking parties.
• Cultural Localization: Adapt translations to ensure they are culturally appropriate for the target audience, considering idiomatic expressions, cultural references, and tone.
• Proofreading and Editing: Review and revise translated materials to ensure they are free from errors and convey the intended meaning accurately.
• Multimedia Translation: Translate subtitles, captions, or scripts for videos, webinars, and other multimedia content, maintaining the correct tone and meaning.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other translators, editors, and project managers to ensure consistency and quality across all translations.
• Project Management: Manage multiple translation projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and client requirements.
• Terminology Management: Maintain glossaries, translation memory, and other language tools to ensure consistent use of terminology.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Native or near‑native proficiency in both Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and English.
• Proven experience as a translator or interpreter, with a portfolio of translated work.
• Excellent understanding of cultural differences between Chinese‑speaking regions and English‑speaking countries.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain the original tone and meaning in translations.
• Experience with translation tools such as CAT (Computer‑Assisted Translation) tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out... Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt‑out payment.

Vision and Prescription
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

Dental Coverage
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.