Remote Amharic-to-English Translator & Editor

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES is seeking an experienced Amharic-to-English translator and/or editor for remote, ongoing freelance work for a U.S. government client. Candidates must be U.S.

citizens, able to translate vital records, legal documents, and certificates while meeting tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is a native Amharic speaker with near-native English, holds a translation degree, has 2–5 years of experience, and can provide per-word rates for translations and editing.

Qualifications

• Native Amharic speaker with near-native English.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of translation/editing experience.
• Reliable, deadline-driven, productive.
• Able to provide per-word rates for translations and/or editing.
• Willing to take on assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Translate and edit vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts for a U.S. government client.

Skills

Amharic (native)

English (near-native)

Deadline-driven

Team player

Strong communication

Per-word pricing

Education

Bachelor's degree in translation

Tools

Windows

Job description

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES is seeking an experienced Amharic-to-English translator and/or editor for remote, ongoing freelance work for a U.S. government client. Candidates must be U.S.

citizens, able to translate vital records, legal documents, and certificates while meeting tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is a native Amharic speaker with near-native English, holds a translation degree, has 2–5 years of experience, and can provide per-word rates for translations and editing.