Freelance Portuguese US-Based Interpreter

ContacLink Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a freelance interpreter to facilitate communication between Portuguese and English speakers. This remote position requires fluency in both languages and a minimum of two years of interpretation experience. Successful candidates will possess excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills, ensuring accurate interpretations in a professional manner.

Benefits

Ongoing training and competency opportunities

Monthly payments

Flexible working from home

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred.
• Proficiency level: Bilingual or Native in English and Portuguese.
• Ability to maintain a secure environment while interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Portuguese and English speakers.
• Process information quickly and accurately.
• Explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Portuguese

Excellent listening skills

Retention skills

Note taking skills

Tools

Computer or Laptop

USB Wired headset

Webcam

Steady wired internet connection

Job description

Freelance Portuguese US-Based Interpreter

LANGUAGE: Portuguese US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between PORTUGUESE 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 PORTUGUESE
• 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?*