Burmese/English Translator and Editor

Global Language Strategies

. Translate Burmese to English or English to Burmese .

Posted 9/15/2026contractRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates native or highly proficient Burmese and English language skills, with proven experience in translating and editing official documents while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to client-specific formatting requirements. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce client-ready work within tight deadlines are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Burmese Language ProficiencyEnglish Language ProficiencyTranslation ExperienceEditing ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

TranslationEditingDocument FormattingProofreadingClient-Ready Work

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsReliabilityIndependenceCollaborationProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Windows SoftwareStandard Document Formats

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipTier 1 Background Investigation

Industry Keywords

Official DocumentsLegal DocumentsVital RecordsAcademic TranscriptsConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate Burmese to English or English to Burmese
Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency
Translate and edit official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts
Maintain confidentiality and follow client-specific instructions and formatting requirements
Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship and current residence in the United States
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
Strong attention to detail
Excellent formatting skills
Ability to produce client-ready work
Reliable, deadline-oriented, and highly productive
Comfortable working independently
Excellent communication skills
Collaborative and professional approach
Access to up-to-date Windows software
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freelance independent contractor opportunity
Remote work arrangement
Ongoing, as-needed assignments
Flexible assignment acceptance on an as-needed basis