Indonesian – English Translator, Editor

Global Language Strategies

. Translate Indonesian to English or English to Indonesian into an accurate product.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates native or highly proficient Indonesian and English language skills, with proven experience in translation and editing of official documents. Exhibits strong attention to detail and the ability to produce client-ready work while meeting tight deadlines.

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Translation SkillsEditing SkillsAttention To DetailDeadline-OrientedExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

TranslationEditingProofreadingDocument FormattingLanguage Proficiency

Soft Skills

ReliabilityIndependenceProductivityCollaborationProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Windows SoftwareDocument Formats

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipTier 1 Background Investigation

Industry Keywords

Official DocumentsLegal DocumentsVital RecordsAcademic TranscriptsClient-Specific Instructions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate Indonesian to English or English to Indonesian into an accurate product.
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.
Work independently on ongoing assignments provided on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Indonesian and English language skills.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freelance independent contractor opportunity
Remote position
Ongoing assignments provided on an as-needed basis