Burmese to/from English - Translator and Editor

About this task

Burmese-to-English or English-to-Burmese Translator and/or Editor
Remote within the United States | Ongoing freelance independent contractor

Responsibilities:
- Translate and edit official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts, from Burmese into English or English into Burmese.
- Review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency, producing client-ready work.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all client-specific instructions and formatting requirements.
- Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines when required.
- Accept assignments on an as-needed basis.

Requirements:
- U.S. citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.
- Willingness to complete a Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting.
- Native or highly proficient Burmese and English language skills.
- Two to five years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor.
- A bachelor's degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent formatting skills.
- Reliability, productivity, deadline orientation, and the ability to work 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.
- Ability to provide per-word rates for translation and editing.