Korean-English Academic Translator (Freelance)

Cactus Communications; California, United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, is seeking freelance translators to work on academic manuscripts. The role combines language skills with subject-area expertise to help researchers publish in prestigious journals.

You may translate into English or from English to your native language, with emphasis on technical accuracy and clarity. The position is freelance, requiring prior translation experience and a strong academic background.

Qualifications

• A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution.
• A graduate (or higher) degree in any field from a recognized institution plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation.
• Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation.
• Experience working in a foreign-language setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate academic manuscripts from the original language to native English or vice versa.
• Work on academic papers to ensure accurate terminology and consistency.
• Collaborate with researchers to maintain clarity and quality of the text.

Skills

Technical translation

Language skills

Subject-area expertise

Academic writing support

Education

Degree in Translation or equivalent

Graduate degree + translation experience

Job description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, is seeking freelance translators to work on academic manuscripts. The role combines language skills with subject-area expertise to help researchers publish in prestigious journals.

You may translate into English or from English to your native language, with emphasis on technical accuracy and clarity. The position is freelance, requiring prior translation experience and a strong academic background.