Freelance Chinese to English Translator for Academic Papers

Cactus Communications; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CACTUS, through its Editage brand, seeks skilled translators to work on academic manuscripts in various languages. You will combine your language skills with subject-area expertise to help researchers publish in prestigious journals.

Translation work involves converting papers between languages, preserving meaning and terminology. Prior experience in translation and a background in a relevant field are preferred, with emphasis on accuracy and scholarly tone.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation or equivalent with translation training.
• Graduate degree plus two years professional translation experience.
• Five years of comprehensive professional translation experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate academic manuscripts between languages with subject-area expertise and scholarly tone.

Education

Translation degree

Graduate degree + translation experience

5+ years translation experience

Job description

CACTUS, through its Editage brand, seeks skilled translators to work on academic manuscripts in various languages. You will combine your language skills with subject-area expertise to help researchers publish in prestigious journals.

Translation work involves converting papers between languages, preserving meaning and terminology. Prior experience in translation and a background in a relevant field are preferred, with emphasis on accuracy and scholarly tone.