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Raluca M.

Bucharest, Romania

$20/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Experienced Translator, Editor, and Creative Writer - worked with top clients in Romania and Europe - proofread over 1 million words - coordinated large and complex projects and teams of freelancers - preferred fields IT, marketing, and legal

  • Editorial Translation
  • Copy Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copywriting
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Website Copywriting
  • Content Creation
  • Romanian to English Translation
  • Editorial Writing
  • English to Romanian Translation
  • Proofreading
Mega V.

Depok, Indonesia

$10/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I am a Language and AI Data Specialist with experience in content management, AI data annotation, transcription, translation, and quality assurance. For several years, I have worked in the language-learning industry, creating and maintaining educational content, supporting learners, preparing progress reports, and collaborating with teachers, translators, and product teams to improve learning materials and user experience. I have also trained and managed freelancers, reviewed their work, and helped maintain quality standards across projects. In AI and data annotation projects, I have evaluated AI-generated responses, compared outputs based on project guidelines, written evaluation rationales, and provided detailed feedback to support model improvement. My experience also includes audio annotation, transcription review, speech segmentation, subtitle review, and image annotation using bounding box and polygon techniques. I am detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with structured guidelines. Whether the task involves language data, AI training data, transcription, content review, or quality assurance, I focus on accuracy, consistency, and meeting deadlines. Core Skills: • AI Data Annotation & AI Response Evaluation • Audio Annotation & Speech Segmentation • Transcription & Subtitle Review • Translation (English–Indonesian) • Content Management & Quality Assurance • Language Learning Content Development • Freelancer Training & Team Coordination • Image Annotation (Bounding Box & Polygon) • Proofreading & Content Review • Data Entry & Research

  • Editorial Translation
  • Translation
  • Indonesian
  • Academic Translation
  • Financial Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Book Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Online Writing
  • Essay Writing
  • English to Indonesian Translation
  • Indonesian to English Translation
Afolami D.

Frankfurt (Oder), Germany

$18/hr
4.4
38 jobs

Prospective clients, hello and welcome to my e-space. My ideology is simple, explicit, and logical; I believe that a great translation requires not only a thorough understanding of the subject matter, but also knowledge of cultural background and variations. Nothing, including your message and tone, will be lost in translation. My high-quality translations will help you grow your business by allowing you to reach a larger audience and gain new clients. My name is Deborah A, and I was born, raised and currently live in Germany, making me a NATIVE SPEAKER. I graduated from Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I've also spent the majority of my life in Italy, working as a Project Manager at the University of Pisa, a Translator for a Tour Company (COSMOS), and finally at the German Embassy in Italy, so my level of fluency is also NATIVE. You can also ask me questions if you're curious, and I'll gladly respond. Translation, proofreading, and editing are my specialties, and I have years of experience in these areas. I'm at ease with a wide range of topics. I have technical training, can meet deadlines, and work independently. My skills include: Translations, Proofreading and Editing. I am Multi- lingual (English, German, Italian and Norwegian), can easily translate from English to German and Vice Versa, Italian to English and Vice Versa, German to Italian and Vice Versa, German to Spanish and vice versa, English to Norwegian and vice versa, German to Norwegian and Vice Versa. I am proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Google Docs, and other software applications. Also familiar with tools such as Memosource, Shopify, WordPress, Trados, and so on. What distinguishes ME from other freelancers? Aside from adding a touch of localisation expertise, dexterity, and aesthetic beauty to your work, I also ensure that you receive prompt and excellent service. Are you often let down or faced with disappointment about deadline submission of assignments? I'm excited to collaborate with you, and I pledge to give it my all to ensure a successful outcome.

  • Editorial Translation
  • English to German Translation
  • SEO Localization
  • German to English Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • German to Italian Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Document Translation
  • CV/Resume Translation
  • Italian to German Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Spanish to German Translation
  • Dutch to German Translation
  • Multilingual Translation
  • Academic Translation
Dion L.

Fortaleza, Brazil

$25/hr
5.0
198 jobs

If you need natural, culturally relevant translations that resonate with Brazilian audiences, I can help. I’m a senior English → Brazilian Portuguese translator with 10 years of experience and 200+ completed projects. I go beyond literal translation to ensure your message is accurate, engaging, and effective. You can expect attention to detail, clear communication, and on-time delivery. Areas of expertise: - English → Brazilian Portuguese translation and localization - Proofreading and editing for clarity, fluency, and consistency - Post-editing of AI and machine translation (MTPE) - Transcreation for marketing and brand messaging - Quality assurance and terminology management Common projects: - Website, app, and software localization - Marketing and promotional content - Business and corporate communications - Educational content, courses, and training materials - Articles, blogs, and digital media Credentials: - Native Brazilian Portuguese speaker - Upwork Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success - Cambridge FCE Certificate - Duolingo English Proficiency Certificate - Hubspot Inbound Certification

  • Translation
  • English
  • Portuguese
  • English to Portuguese Translation
  • Portuguese to English Translation
  • English to Brazilian Portuguese Translation
  • Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation
  • Brazilian Portuguese Dialect
  • Localization
  • Proofreading
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • AI Content Editing
  • Transcreation
  • Software Localization
  • Website Localization
  • Marketing Localization
  • SEO Localization
  • Legal Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Medical Translation
Junli Z.

Nanjing, China

$25/hr
5.0
137 jobs

Professional C-E and E-C translator/proofreader/writer serving a variety of segments, such as gaming, environmental protection, diamond, healthcare, advertising and marketing as well as travel and tourism, with a focus on corporate news releases. Over 10 years of experience as a dedicated translator for US-based PRNewswire.

  • Blog Content
  • Proofreading
  • Website Translation
  • Chinese
  • Transcreation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Content Writing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Content Creation
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Writing
  • Chinese to English Translation
  • WeChat
  • Mobile App Localization
Sira M.

Marseille, France

$25/hr
4.9
333 jobs

Top Rated Plus here, top 3% of the best freelancers on UpWork ! Native French speaker and fluent in English, I hold a bachelor degree in applied foreign languages (specializing in English, German and Portuguese). With +7 years of experience, a high degree of professionalism, strong attention to details and good communication skills, I am also very organized and I always make sure to meet your deadlines. My priority is to deliver texts that sound totally natural yet accurate. If you are looking for a reliable, professional, meticulous and fast-working freelancer, I'm the person you need !

  • Translation
  • German
  • French
  • General Transcription
  • Subtitles
  • French to English Translation
  • German to English Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • German to French Translation
  • French English Accent
  • English to French Translation
  • Portuguese to French Translation
  • Voice-Over
  • Writing
  • Technical Translation

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How to Hire Top Editorial Translators

How to hire editorial translators

From translating magazine articles from French to English to localizing web copy for Arabic audiences, editorial translation consultants are here to help.

So how do you hire editorial translators? What follows are some tips for finding top editorial professionals on Upwork.

How to shortlist editorial translation professionals

As you’re browsing available editorial translation consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Native speaker. You want an editorial translator who is fluent in the target language you wish your publication to be translated to.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., translating magazines from Arabic to English).
  • Feedback Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular editorial translator.

How to write an effective editorial translation job post

With a clear picture of your ideal editorial translator in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective editorial translation job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From user manuals to journals, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain types of publications or desktop publishing software, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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EDITORIAL TRANSLATORS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is editorial translation?

Editorial translation is the practice of translating books, magazines, and other publications from one language to another.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in editorial translation professionals:

  • Editorial translation
  • Language translation (e.g., Japanese to English)
  • Domain expertise (e.g., financial translation, academic translation)

Why hire editorial translators?

The trick to finding top editorial translators is to identify your needs. Is your goal to localize an ebook for a Spanish-speaking population? Or do you need help translating a novel from Mandarin to English? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire an editorial translator?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced editorial translator may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their editorial translation services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.