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Mandarin Interpreter

  • Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs

Description

  • Acting as Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices, accents, speaking tempos and personalities.
  • Providing parties with clear and exact translations of written materials, and interpretations of verbal communication.
  • Providing interpretations of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations and other forms of verbal communication.
  • Rendering sight translations of documents and other written materials.
  • Imparting thought, purpose, spirit, emotions and tone of speakers from source language into target language.
  • Interpreting with no additions or omissions.
  • Informing relevant parties of factors that may hinder your performance.
  • Completion of daily activity logs and other documentation.
  • Complying with applicable ethics and standards.

Responsibilities

  • High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
  • Valid certificate of accredited interpreting training.
  • With own Laptop (4-8GB RAM), Stable Internet and USB Headset
  • Excellent bilingual communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Proficient with use of office equipment.
  • Outstanding listening, retention and note-taking skills.
  • Proficient enunciation and pronunciation skills, and pleasant, professional voice.
  • Proficient understanding of cultural sensitivity, and ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Preferred locations: China, Taiwan, Hong Kong

Hard Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills
  • Cutural expertise
  • Proofreading and editing skills
  • Audio translating experience
  • Document interpretation
  • Simultaneous translations experience
  • Consecutive interpreting expertise

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Listening
  • Skilled Collaborator
  • Self-motivated
  • Attention to detail