Japanese to or from English - Translator and Editor

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES is seeking an experienced Japanese-to-English or English-to-Japanese translator and editor for ongoing freelance work. The role involves translating and editing a variety of official documents, including vital records and academic transcripts, with potential rapid turnaround timelines.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens willing to undergo a Tier 1 background check. Remote, independent contractor position with assignments on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and current residence in the United States.
• Native or highly proficient Japanese and English language skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation or related field preferred.
• At least two years of translation/editor experience.
• Ability to provide per-word rates and work independently.
• Ability to meet one- to two-day turnaround when required.
• Access to Windows software and standard document formats.

Responsibilities

• Translate Japanese to English or English to Japanese accurately.
• Edit and review translations for accuracy, grammar, formatting, consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow client instructions and formatting requirements.
• Meet deadlines, including 1–2 day turnarounds when required.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation

Tools

Windows software

Job description

Location: United States

This is a remote position.

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 isseeking 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

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

Requirements Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.
• 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.