Mandarin Linguist: Real-Time Transcription

KACE Company; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

KACE is seeking Mandarin linguists to perform real-time and recorded transcription from Mandarin into English to support sensitive law enforcement work. You will produce court-ready translations and identify colloquialisms and coded language for investigators.

This nationwide, part-time role may include day or night shifts and travel to client sites. A minimum of one year of translation experience and Mandarin proficiency are required; typing at least 45 wpm and MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of translation experience in Mandarin.
• Strong Mandarin proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Listen to live or recorded Mandarin communications and produce synopses, transcripts, and translations.
• Communicate pertinent information to law enforcement personnel in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain slang terms and codes lists for project duration.
• Transcribe and translate recorded audio to produce court-ready transcripts.
• Operate government-provided software and equipment as required.
• Maintain daily productivity logs.

Skills

Mandarin translation

Typing 45 wpm

MS Office

Under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

JSI voice box

Pen-Link

Comverse

Cellebrite

Job description

KACE is seeking Mandarin linguists to perform real-time and recorded transcription from Mandarin into English to support sensitive law enforcement work. You will produce court-ready translations and identify colloquialisms and coded language for investigators.

This nationwide, part-time role may include day or night shifts and travel to client sites. A minimum of one year of translation experience and Mandarin proficiency are required; typing at least 45 wpm and MS Office skills are expected.