English - Korean Simultaneous Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-hour compensation

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking an English-Korean Simultaneous Interpreter to join our team. The role provides real-time interpretation during meetings, conferences, and events to ensure effective communication between English and Korean speakers.

Qualifications include fluency in both languages, proven simultaneous interpretation experience, and strong listening and cultural understanding. Experience in professional settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Korean with exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in simultaneous interpretation in real-time settings.
• Deep understanding of cultural subtleties and accurate meaning conveyance.
• Excellent listening and comprehension to ensure fidelity.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous interpretation in high-pressure environments to facilitate communication between English and Korean speakers.
• Utilize interpretation equipment and technology to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professionalism throughout sessions.
• Prepare for sessions by researching relevant terminology for legal, medical, or corporate contexts.
• Continuously enhance language skills and stay updated on cultural nuances.

Skills

Bilingual English-Korean

Simultaneous interpretation

Live interpretation

Professional communication

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is seeking a talented English - Korean Simultaneous Interpreter to join our dynamic team. This position requires a professional interpreter capable of providing real-time interpretation services during meetings, conferences, and various events, ensuring effective communication between English and Korean speakers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide simultaneous interpretation services in high-pressure environments to facilitate communication between English and Korean speakers


• Utilize state-of-the-art interpretation equipment and technology to ensure clarity and accuracy of communication


• Maintain confidentiality and uphold a high level of professionalism throughout all interpretation sessions


• Prepare for each session by researching relevant terminology specific to the context of the event, whether it be legal, medical, or corporate


• Continuously enhance language skills and stay updated on cultural nuances relevant to both languages for optimal interpretation

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in both English and Korean with exceptional oral and written communication skills


• Proven experience in simultaneous interpretation, demonstrating a strong mastery of interpretation techniques in real-time settings


• Deep understanding of cultural subtleties and the ability to convey meanings accurately between languages


• Excellent listening and comprehension skills to ensure fidelity and precision in interpretation


• Previous experience in interpretation within professional settings is preferred


• Fluency in English and Korean


• Proven experience in simultaneous interpretation


• Strong communication skills


• Knowledge of cultural differences


• Excellent listening and comprehension skills


• Prior experience in professional settings preferred

BENEFITS

Paid per assignment per hour.