Burmese Localization Linguist
Remote, Worldwide / Myanmar
Translation, Localization, Interpretation, QA Testing – Global Freelance & Agency Opportunities /
Freelance-Remote /
Remote
As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Burmese Translator and Copy Editor to join our team. In this role, you will focus on translating and editing content to ensure high-quality language adaptation for Burmese audiences. The work will involve diverse types of content, including informational, legal, marketing, product service, and support materials.
Project Details:
Language Pair: English (US) > Burmese (MM)
Task Type: Translation, Copy Edit
Content Specialty: Informational/Legal/Marketing/Other/Product Service/Support
MAIN DUTIES
- Accurately translate written content from source language(s) to Burmese, maintaining the original meaning and tone.
- Perform meticulous copy editing to ensure grammatical accuracy, clarity, and consistency in Burmese.
- Adapt content for cultural and linguistic appropriateness to suit the Burmese audience.
- Collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
- Conduct quality reviews of translated and edited materials to ensure compliance with project guidelines.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Native or near-native proficiency in Burmese, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in at least one source language (e.g., English) for effective translation.
- Proven experience in translation and copy editing, particularly with Burmese content.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with informational, legal, marketing, product service, or support content.
- Proficiency in translation and editing tools or software.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience working with technical or specialized content.
- Knowledge of SEO principles and techniques for localized content.
- Previous experience with localization projects targeting Burmese audiences.
$25 - $30.60 an hour
If this project sounds like something you'd be interested to be involved in, please forward us your updated resume in English.
Job Reference: #LI-JC1
