Japanese to or from English - Translator and Editor

Global Language Strategies; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Language Strategies is seeking a freelance translator/editor capable of handling Japanese-English or English-Japanese projects. This remote, ongoing independant contractor role involves translating and editing official documents with rapid turnaround as needed.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens residing in the United States, with native or near-native Japanese and English proficiency and a bachelor’s degree in translation or linguistics.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.
• Based in the U.S.
• Native or highly proficient Japanese and English language skills.
• At least two years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent formatting skills, and the ability to produce client-ready work.
• Reliable, deadline-oriented, highly productive, and comfortable working independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
• Access to up-to-date Windows software and the ability to work with standard document formats.
• Able to provide per-word rates for translation and editing.
• Willingness to accept assignments on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Translate Japanese to English or English to Japanese into an accurate product.
• Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all client-specific instructions and formatting requirements.
• Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines, when required.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Attention to detail

Deadline-oriented

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation/linguistics

Tools

Windows

Job description

Japanese to or from English - Translator and Editor

Japanese-to-English or English-to-Japanese Translator and/or Editor

Remote | Ongoing, Freelance Independent Contractor Opportunity

**Important Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens willing to complete a Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Position Overview:

GLS is seeking an experienced Japanese-to-English or English-to-Japanese translator and editor to support ongoing document translation and editing assignments.

This remote, freelance independent contractor role involves translating and editing a variety of official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts. Assignments will be provided on an as-needed basis and may require quick turnaround timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate Japanese to English or English to Japanese into an accurate product.
• Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all client-specific instructions and formatting requirements.
• Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines, w hen required,
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.
  
• Based in the U.S.
• Native or highly proficient Japanese and English language skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• At least two years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent formatting skills, and the ability to produce client-ready work.
• Reliable, deadline-oriented, highly productive, and comfortable working independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
• Access to up-to-date Windows software and the ability to work with standard document formats.
• Able to provide per-word rates for translation and editing.
• Willingness to accept assignments on an as-needed basis.