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Vani P.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$30/hr
5.0
187 jobs

I am a Indian native speaker living and working in the Oklahoma,USA. In recent years I have been working as a freelance translator and I am seeking more opportunities in this field. I am mainly translating and interpreting in the language pairs Telugu to English, Tamil to English, Hindi to English and Sanskrit to English vice-versa. I have experience in transcribing work and subtitling work also. I am also experienced in the CAT tools like memoQ, Smartcat, Locolize and wordfast for translation / language localization and Subtitle editor, Aegisub for Subtitle work. I am experienced in YouTube subtitling. .

  • Telugu to English Translation
  • Hindi to English Translation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Tamil to English Translation
  • English to Hindi Translation
  • English to Tamil Translation
  • English to Telugu Translation
  • Live Interpretation
Venkata Suryakumar C.

Hyderabad, India

$22/hr
5.0
128 jobs

I'm a very honest, hard working and reliable person. I have excellent translation skills in Telugu, Hindi and English languages. I set targets for myself and achieve them with in the allowed time. I always try the ways to improve my skills and learn new skills. What ever project I take up I will not rest until I complete that project. I can work on English, Telugu and Hindi languages. Translation with out errors is my best strength. I review my own work to make it 100% accurate.

  • English to Telugu Translation
  • Data Entry
  • Blog Writing
  • English to Hindi Translation
  • Telugu to English Translation
  • Web Design
  • Search Engine Optimization
Neha B.

Delhi, India

$25/hr
5.0
242 jobs

Hello! I’m Neha Bharara, a seasoned language professional with over 11 years of experience in the translation and localization industry. I am committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and high-quality language solutions across diverse domains. I strongly believe that: “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” Professional Highlights ✔️ Worked with top AI companies, including Grammarly, Crowdin, SoundHound, Deepgram, Cartesia, Dubme, and more ✔️ 10+ years of proven freelance experience with 5000+ hours on Upwork ✔️ Successfully completed 220+ projects on Upwork ✔️ Full-time availability – 40 hours/week (remote) ✔️ Highly proficient English, Hindi & Punjabi Translator and Proofreader with 10+ years of experience across multiple language pairs: English ↔ Hindi English ↔ Punjabi Punjabi ↔ Hindi Marathi ↔ English Gujarati ↔ English ✔️ Specialized expertise in Legal, Gaming, Finance, Crypto, Casino, Education, and Medical content ✔️ Working knowledge of Telugu, Gujarati, and Marathi, developed through collaboration with native professionals in India Services Offered ✅ English–Hindi & English–Punjabi Translation ✅ App & Website Localization ✅ PowerPoint & PDF Translation ✅ Gaming Translation ✅ Legal & Medical Translation ✅ Finance & Crypto Translation ✅ Hindi Tutoring ✅ Mathematics Tutoring ✅ Educational Course Creation (Lesson Plans & Worksheets) ✅ Script Writing (Hindi / English / Punjabi) ✅ Story & Article Writing ✅ Content Creation ✅ Interpretation (Hindi ↔ English) ✅ Book Translation & Proofreading ✅ Audiobook Proofreading ✅ Subtitling Areas of Expertise • AI localization, AI Audit, and AI QA • iGaming • Crypto & Trading • Legal Contracts & Documentation • Medical Content • Website & App Localization • Training Bots & Voice Assistants • MTPE (Machine Translation Proofreading) • Technical & Survey Translation • Proofreading (Hindi, English, Punjabi) • Educational Content Development • Marketing Materials (Leaflets, Brochures, Invitations) • PDF Conversion & Formatting • Audio QA • Ghostwriting • Certificate Translation • Subtitles & Voice-over Client Portfolio I’ve had the privilege of working with globally recognized organizations, including Grammarly, The Migration Translators, DIMITRA, Sapiens Labs, SoundHound, Dolphin Corp, Lenkrad Translations, DL Compare (Gaming), B2Broker, CheckProof, and many more—achieving 100% client satisfaction. Tools & Platforms Experienced with WhatsApp Web, Basecamp, Trello, Slack, Lokalise, Crowdin, Jira, Memsource, and recently added Dubme. Always eager to expand my technical skill set. Proven Track Record I take pride in completing 760+ translation projects with an exceptional success rate and consistently positive client feedback. My long-term client relationships reflect my dedication to quality, professionalism, and value for money. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you. Best regards, Neha Bharara

  • Hindi
  • English to Hindi Translation
  • Punjabi
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Indian English Dialect
  • Financial Translation
  • Article Writing
  • Legal Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Hindi to English Translation
  • PDF Conversion
  • Official Documents Translation
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Web App Localization
  • Medical Translation
Arpana H.

Bengaluru, India

$25/hr
5.0
100 jobs

Experienced Kannada media professional with 20+ years of experience as a journalist, translator, writer, voice-over artist and AI trainer and evaluator. I am an ex-journalist now working as a freelance Kannada translator, writer, and voice-over artist, with extensive experience in data annotation, AI training, and audio projects. My background in television news as a reporter, copy editor, and VO artist has trained me to work under tight deadlines while consistently delivering high-quality content.​ I have strong experience in dubbing, content writing, and creative writing, and I am a published Kannada author. I undertake a wide range of Kannada linguistic projects, combining editorial, creative, and technical skills built over 23 years in the media and language industry.

  • Proofreading
  • Translation
  • Documentation
  • Kannada
  • Copywriting
  • Content Writing
  • Female
  • Voice-Over
  • Kannada to English Translation
  • Subtitling
  • Linguistics
Nanda P.

Hyderabad, India

$25/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I'm a native Telugu speaker from Hyderabad, India with over 10 years of hands-on experience working with global brands and AI companies on high-stakes language projects. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞: I currently serve as the Telugu Language Coordinator for 𝐌𝐫. 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 — one of the world's largest YouTube channels — ensuring accurate, culturally resonant Telugu localization for a massive audience. I've provided voice-over work for my own Telugu YouTube channel, giving me real on-camera and audio production experience that most translators simply don't have. On the AI side, I've worked directly with industry leaders including Deepdub (AI dubbing), SoundHound (voice AI), and Micro1 — contributing Transcription, Translation, voice data, annotations, and linguistic expertise that powers real AI systems. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: Telugu ↔ English translation across technical, creative, and commercial content Subtitle creation and review with broadcast-level accuracy AI linguistic services: Localization, voice data, annotation, and model training Localization that goes beyond words — culturally aligned for Telugu-speaking audiences Voice-over production from a working content creator 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: I don't just translate — I've delivered Telugu language at scale for global audiences, from a YouTube channel with hundreds of millions of views to cutting-edge AI platforms. Let's talk about your project.

  • Telugu
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Localization
  • Translation
  • AI Image Generation
  • AI Image Generator
  • Content Creation
  • AI Text-to-Image
Savita S.

Bijapur, India

$4/hr
5.0
33 jobs

Linguistic Specialist | Translator | Transcription Reviewer | Data Annotation Expert | Virtual Assistant | Shopify Support Specialist I am a detail-oriented freelancer with 4+ years of experience in linguistic services, translation, transcription review, localization, data annotation, quality assurance, and virtual assistance. I help clients deliver accurate, high-quality language and data solutions. I also provide Virtual Assistance, Shopify Product Listing & E-commerce Support, web research, CRM management, Google Sheets/Excel support, and administrative services. Known for my accuracy, reliability, and strong communication skills, I am committed to delivering quality work on time and exceeding client expectations. As a native Kannada, Hindi, and Marathi speaker with professional proficiency in English, I have worked on a wide range of language projects including translation, transcription, localization, annotation, content review, and audio evaluation. I have collaborated with international clients and language service providers, consistently delivering accurate, high-quality work within deadlines. My core skills include: • Translation (Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, and English) • Transcription & Transcription Review • Localization & Linguistic Validation • Audio Review & Speech Data Evaluation • Data Annotation & Content Labeling • Quality Assurance & Content Review • Recording & Voice Data Collection • Data Entry & Data Management • Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support • Shopify Product Listing & E-commerce Support • Web Research & Information Gathering • Microsoft Excel, Word & Google Workspace • Professional Email Communication • HTML, CSS & Basic Web Technologies • SQL & Database Management Why work with me? ✔ Native Kannada, Hindi, and Marathi Speaker ✔ Strong attention to detail and accuracy ✔ Excellent written and verbal communication skills ✔ Fast learner and adaptable professional ✔ Reliable, organized, and deadline-oriented ✔ Committed to delivering high-quality results I take pride in providing accurate, reliable, and professional support for linguistic, administrative, and data-focused projects. Whether you need a language expert, reviewer, data annotator, virtual assistant, or e-commerce support specialist, I am ready to help your project succeed.

  • General Transcription
  • Kannada
  • Proofreading
  • Audio Recording
  • SQL
  • Web Design
  • Software Localization
  • Kannada to English Translation
  • Python Script
  • Transaction Data Entry
  • Product Documentation
  • Contract Translation
  • Translation

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How to Hire Top Telugu Translators

How to hire Telugu translators

Telugu is the official language of the southeastern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is also used in India’s Union Territory of Puducherry. It ranks fourth among the languages in India with the highest number of native speakers. If you’re looking for a contractor who can help you localize your business for Telugu-speaking communities, a Telugu translator can help.

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

How to shortlist Telugu translation professionals

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

  • Industry fit. You want a translator who can not only translate Telugu but also understands how to translate industry-specific lingo between languages.
  • Communication. A translator needs strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure your message remains intact post-translation.
  • 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 Telugu translator.

How to write an effective Telugu translation job post

With a clear picture of your ideal Telugu 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 Telugu translation job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From translating ebooks to generating subtitles, 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 specific experience performing certain translation services such as real-time interpretation, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to bridge the communication gap between your business and Telugu-speaking communities? Log in and post your Telugu translation job on Upwork today.

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TELUGU TRANSLATORS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Telugu?

Telugu is the most commonly spoken of the Dravidian languages, a family of some 70 languages spoken in South Asia. Dating back to at least 100 BCE, Telugu draws influences from both Sanskrit and Tamil.

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

  • Telugu-to-English and/or English-to-Telugu translation
  • CAT (computer-assisted translation) tools such as Workbench or MultiTrans
  • Audio transcription (e.g., subtitles)
  • Writing and grammar (English and Telugu)
  • Specialist, technical, commercial, or industrial knowledge
  • Strong understanding of how style, tone, and other cultural elements should be transferred between English and Telugu

Why hire Telugu translators?

The trick to finding top Telugu translators is to identify your needs. Is your goal to translate educational resources from English to Telugu? Or do you need someone who can transcribe Telugu audio into English subtitles? 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 a Telugu translator?

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

  • An experienced Telugu 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 Telugu translation services more competitively.

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