Freelance Cantonese US-Based Interpreter

ContacLink Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Freelance Cantonese US-Based Interpreter. In this remote position, you will be responsible for facilitating communication between Cantonese and English speakers. The role demands fluency in both languages, excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to ensure a high level of accuracy. Additional qualifications include familiarity with interpreting protocols and cultural sensitivity.

Benefits

Ongoing training and competency opportunities

Monthly payments

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred.
• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers.
• Ensure a quiet and secure environment for interpretation.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Cantonese

Excellent listening skills

Retention skills

Note taking skills

Tools

Computer or Laptop

USB Wired headset

Webcam

Job description

Freelance Cantonese US-Based Interpreter

LANGUAGE: Cantonese US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between CANTONESE and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and CANTONESE
• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical & VRI Requirements:

• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

• At a minimum, download speeds of 20 Mbps and upload speeds of 10 Mbps
• Webcam
• Backdrop; use a contrasting, solid color like royal blue, charcoal, or bright green.

Additional information:

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language.
• Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office
• Ongoing training and competency opportunities
• Monthly payments
• Per minute rate

**Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required**

Do you have OPI/VRI interpretation experience?*

How many years of experience do you have in interpretation?*