Remote Japanese Interpreter — Flexible Hours & Training

Tonguepoint; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Onboarding & training

Referral program

Job summary

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance Remote Interpreter (Japanese/English) to provide Over-the-Phone and Video Remote Interpretation. This is 100% remote, independent contractor work with flexible hours and onboarding training.

Qualities: native or near-native English and Japanese, strong listening and cultural awareness, and reliability. No prior interpretation experience is required—training is provided—and you’ll manage your own schedule while delivering accurate, confidential interpretation in

Qualifications

• Language: 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.
• A quiet, distraction-free home environment.
• Dedicated computer, high-speed internet (wired preferred for VRI), and a noise-canceling USB headset.

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

Job description

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance Remote Interpreter (Japanese/English) to provide Over-the-Phone and Video Remote Interpretation. This is 100% remote, independent contractor work with flexible hours and onboarding training.

Qualities: native or near-native English and Japanese, strong listening and cultural awareness, and reliability. No prior interpretation experience is required—training is provided—and you’ll manage your own schedule while delivering accurate, confidential interpretation in