Thai to/from English - Translator and Editor

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES is seeking an experienced Thai-to-English or English-to-Thai translator and editor for remote, ongoing freelance work. The role involves translating and editing official documents such as vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts with quick turnaround timelines.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of translation/editor experience, native or proficient skills in Thai and English, and the ability to work independently while maintaining

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and residency in the United States required.
• Native or high proficiency in Thai and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies preferred.
• 2–5 years of proven translation/editor experience.
• Strong attention to detail and client-ready formatting.
• Reliable, deadline-oriented, independent work style.
• Excellent communication and professional approach.
• Access to up-to-date Windows software and standard document formats.
• Provide per-word rates for translation and editing.
• Willingness to accept assignments on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Translate Thai to English or English to Thai into an accurate product.
• Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow client-specific instructions and formatting requirements.
• Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines, when required.

Skills

Thai-English translation

English-Thai translation

Native or high proficiency in Thai &英語

Attention to detail

Independent and deadline-oriented

Client-ready formatting

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in translation/linguistics/language studies

Tools

Windows software

Word processing (MS Word)

Job description

This is a remote position. Thai-to-English or English-to-Thai Translator and/or Editor Remote | Ongoing, Freelance Independent Contractor Opportunity

Important Requirement: Candidates mustbe U.S.citizenswilling tocompletea Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Position Overview: GLS isseekingan experienced Thai-to-English or English-to-Thai translator and editor tosupport ongoing document translation and editing assignments. This remote, freelance independent contractor role involves translating and editing a variety of official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts. Assignments will be provided on an as-needed basis and may require quick turnaround timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate Thai to English or English to Thai into an accurate product.


• Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.


• Maintain confidentiality and follow all client-specific instructions and formatting requirements.


• Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines, when required,

Requirements Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.


• Native or highly proficient Thai and English language skills.


• A Bachelor's degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.


• Two to five years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor.


• Strong attention to detail, excellent formatting skills, and the ability to produce client-ready work.


• Reliable, deadline-oriented, highly productive, and comfortable working independently.


• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach.


• Access to up-to-date Windows software and the ability to work with standard document formats.


• Able to provide per-word rates for translation and editing.


• Willingness to accept assignments on an as-needed basis.

Originally posted on Himalayas