Remote Multilingual Translator (ILR 3+) - Primary Level

JTG inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 111 - 223; Part time

Job summary

JTG inc. currently seeks Primary Level Translators for remote work across multiple languages. The role offers pay per word ranging from $0.10 to $0.20, reflective of language complexity and ILR proficiency. Responsibilities include translating into English, post-editing MT, and maintaining glossaries and TM databases.

Required Bachelor’s degree and ILR 3/3+ in the source language, with strong MS Office and internet skills. Reports to Task Manager and involves quality review of peer translations.

Qualifications

• Able to pass translation performance test at ILR 3 to 3+.
• Proficient in reading, listening to, and comprehending foreign languages at an advanced professional capability of ILR 3/3+ in the source language
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Human Language Technology (HLT) Skills including Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) and adaptive machine translation tools

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translations, transcriptions, and summaries of foreign language text, audio and video material into English
• Communicate fluently in English orally and in writing
• Translate in accordance with designated style and quality standards
• Apply a translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and colloquial writing
• Post-edit Machine Translations for accuracy and completeness
• Translate abstract language and nuance and capture Socio-Economic elements in text
• Use domain-specific technical terminology
• Use and develop reference materials such as glossaries, style guides, and translation memories
• Review the quality of other translators’ work

Skills

ILR 3/3+ proficiency

CAT tools

Translation memories

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JTG inc. currently seeks Primary Level Translators for remote work across multiple languages. The role offers pay per word ranging from $0.10 to $0.20, reflective of language complexity and ILR proficiency. Responsibilities include translating into English, post-editing MT, and maintaining glossaries and TM databases.

Required Bachelor’s degree and ILR 3/3+ in the source language, with strong MS Office and internet skills. Reports to Task Manager and involves quality review of peer translations.