Japanese Freelance Interpreter

One World Global Services; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home

Ongoing training opportunities

Monthly payments

Job summary

One World Global Services in the United States is seeking a Japanese interpreter to provide remote interpretation between Japanese and English speakers. The role requires fast, accurate processing in a quiet, secure home office environment, with emphasis on confidentiality and professional conduct.

Candidates should be fluent in English and Japanese, have at least one year of interpretation experience, and possess good listening, note-taking, and cultural explanation skills.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Japanese
• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide remote interpretation between Japanese and English speakers
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in a quiet, secure home office environment
• Explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication when requested by the client

Skills

English & Japanese fluency

Tools

Windows 10+

USB headset

Laptop/Computer

Job description

LANGUAGE : Japanese Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between JAPANESE 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 JAPANESE
• Minimum 1-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.

Requirements:

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language
• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

Additional information:

• 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**