Japanese Freelance Remote Interpreter

Tonguepoint; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Onboarding & training

Referral program

Job summary

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance Remote Interpreter (Japanese/English) to provide Over-the-Phone and Video Remote Interpretation. This is 100% remote, independent contractor work with flexible hours and onboarding training.

Qualities: native or near-native English and Japanese, strong listening and cultural awareness, and reliability. No prior interpretation experience is required—training is provided—and you’ll manage your own schedule while delivering accurate, confidential interpretation in

Qualifications

• Language: Native or near-native fluency in English and Japanese.
• Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.
• Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.
• A quiet, distraction-free home environment.
• Dedicated computer, high-speed internet (wired preferred for VRI), and a noise-canceling USB headset.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Japanese).
• Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).
• Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.
• Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Skills

Bilingual English/Japanese

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Emotional resilience

Job description

Urgently Hiring For: Japanese.

Job Title: Freelance Remote Interpreter (Japanese / English) Location: 100% Remote | Type: Freelance/Independent Contractor | Schedule: Flexible

Job Summary

We are seeking fluent bilingual speakers to provide Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI). No prior experience is required—we provide full training. If you have strong language skills and a professional attitude, join us to bridge critical communication gaps in moments that matter.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Japanese).

Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).

Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.

Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Qualifications & Tech Requirements

Language: Native or near-native fluency in English and Japanese.

Skills: Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.

Experience: Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.

Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free home environment.

Tech Setup: Dedicated computer, high-speed internet (wired preferred for VRI), and a noise-canceling USB headset.

What We Offer

Ultimate Flexibility: 100% remote work. Choose your own hours (daytime, evening, overnight).

Steady Income: Competitive per-minute rates backed by reliable call volume.

Growth: Free comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional training.

Referral Program: Refer qualified speakers of our in-demand languages and earn a bonus when your referral is successfully onboarded.