Remote Japanese Interpreter — Flexible Hours & Training

Tonguepoint; New York (NY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Flexible hours

Onboarding & training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance remote interpreter for Japanese and English, offering 100% remote work with flexible hours. Training is provided, making it accessible for newcomers while rewarding experienced interpreters with steady per-minute opportunities.

Role focuses on real-time consecutive interpretation with strict confidentiality and professionalism. You control your schedule, join an expanding language-services network, and receive ongoing onboarding and training.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English and Japanese.
• Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.
• Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.
• Quiet, distraction-free home workspace with reliable tech setup.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Japanese).
• Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).
• Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.
• Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Skills

Bilingual English/Japanese

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Emotional resilience

Tools

Noise-canceling headset

Job description

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance remote interpreter for Japanese and English, offering 100% remote work with flexible hours. Training is provided, making it accessible for newcomers while rewarding experienced interpreters with steady per-minute opportunities.

Role focuses on real-time consecutive interpretation with strict confidentiality and professionalism. You control your schedule, join an expanding language-services network, and receive ongoing onboarding and training.