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Saba H.

San Francisco, California

$19/hr
4.3
23 jobs

✅TOP RATED PLUS TRANSLATOR ✅ Translating has always been my passion -- and if it's not exactly your thing, I'm here to help! I guarantee you will be satisfied with my work! I am experienced in: ✅ Translating and transcribing English, Amharic and Tigrinya projects. ✅ Amharic and Tigrinya to English (and vice versa) translation ✅ Proofreading and editing translated documents ✅ Live interpretation ✅ Audio recording ✅ Voice over I am also a highly skilled and experienced translator with a passion for language and communication. With fluency in multiple languages and a deep understanding of cultural nuances, I am dedicated to providing accurate and effective translations that capture the essence of the original text. I am a professional translator and transcriber, providing services for the past 9+ years. I have multiple experiences with transcription software and also proofreading and correcting AI-transcribed texts. So if you're looking for a skilled and dedicated translator, look no further than me. Let's work together to achieve your goals and ensure that your message is conveyed accurately and effectively across language barriers. Let's talk! :)

  • Translation
  • Academic Translation
  • Amharic
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Live Interpretation
  • Business Consulting
  • Academic Writing
  • General Transcription
  • Tutorial
  • AI Content Editing
  • Editorial Writing
  • Writing
  • English Tutoring
  • Academic Proofreading
Emily M.

San Francisco, California

$28/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I'm a trilingual writer, editor and translator with more than a decade of experience working with companies, schools, and agencies in the U.S. and internationally. I write, edit and translate as well as develop original content in the following domains: media scripts, press kits, marketing copy, literary fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, newsletters, blogs and articles, website copy, internal memos and communications, websites, instructions, and subtitles. I'd love to help you! I can handle dialects from any French/Spanish/English speaking country. *Master level English writer and editor, with experience writing four books, a produced feature film, many articles for the Wall Street Journal, Wired, Slate, NPR, and other publications. I served as an external relations and communications manager for UNICEF in DR Congo and New York. *French → English and English → French *Spanish → English and English → Spanish *Full project management from start to finish, if needed *I will stay in touch during the assignment so you can predict and manage your workflow for a quick turnaround

  • Literary Translation
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Copywriting
  • Email Copywriting
  • Book Editing
  • Ebook Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Subtitling
  • Project Management
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • English to French Translation
  • French to English Translation
Ian C.

San Francisco, California

$30/hr
5.0
55 jobs

Mexico Expert/Spanish-English Translator/Content Writer & Editor/Voice Actor/Educational Consultant MS Development Economics (University of San Francisco; 2019) MA Latin American Studies (Georgetown University; 2015) BA International Affairs (University of California Santa Barbara; 2007) TRANSLATION & CONTENT LOCALIZATION DELE Spanish Language Fluency Certification C1 I have more than ten years of experience translating and localizing content from English to Spanish and vice versa in professional and academic settings including: -Translating reports at various intervals for consulting firms advising Fortune 500 companies. -Client correspondence for criminal defense attorneys in California -Website and mobile app translations & localizations -Educational Materials -University-level work at Spanish and Colombian Universities -Supported the Mexican Embassy in the United States (2015) -Wrote policy papers for the Government of Colombia (2014) CONTENT WRITING & EDITING -Copywriting for digital and traditional marketing materials -Ghostwriting & Developmental Editing for blogs and novels -Research and writing for news articles and academic papers -Editing services for all types of writing and topics VOICE ACTING -10 instructional online videos for Grupo Impulse -Sound bytes, utterances, phrases, and free-form discussion recordings to train Artificial Intelligence (AI) in English and Spanish -Voiceovers for animation shorts and YouTube videos. EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT -Tutor foreign exchange students in English (written and spoken) -Help domestic and foreign students prepare college admission essays and other materials (100% acceptance rate!)

  • Content Writing
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • US English Dialect
  • Latin American Spanish Accent
  • Voice Acting
  • Spanish
  • Technical Translation
  • Research & Strategy
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copywriting
  • Writing
  • User Experience
  • Localization
  • AI Chatbot
  • Automatic Speech Recognition
Tessa C.

San Francisco, California

$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs

🎯 Bilingual French-English Translator | Proofreader | Content Specialist I’m a native-level French and English speaker with 10+ years of experience in translation, localization, and bilingual content creation. I specialize in refining AI translations, proofreading subtitles (SRT), live interpretation, and adapting marketing and technical content for French-speaking audiences. 🛠️ What I Offer: -Accurate, culturally nuanced French ↔ English translation -AI-generated content cleanup and subtitle editing -Simultaneous and live interpretation (telehealth, meetings, support groups) -Localization of websites, apps, and marketing campaigns -Fast turnaround, clear communication, and detail-oriented work 🗣️ Whether you need polished voiceover scripts, translated user content, or caption reviews—I’m here to help deliver natural, professional, and on-brand results. Let’s bring clarity and impact to your French/English content!

  • Translation
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Social Media Account Setup
  • French
  • Tech & IT
  • Project Management
  • Communication Design
  • Communications
  • Event Management
  • Sales & Marketing
Johnathan S.

San Francisco, California

$85/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I've been making film and video content since I was 6 years old, I consider myself a jack of all trades or a video Swiss army knife, I have a passion to tell stories and find myself behind the camera and on the post production side most often. ▪ I have shot several crowdfunding campaign videos one grossing over $8M in funding. ▪ 15+ years of experience with video production of various scope. ▪ 10+ years of creating VFX & motion graphic content, as well as 3D product visualization. ▪ Videos I have produced on YouTube have grossed over 50M views. I can plan, assemble a team, light, and shoot then bring that to the post side for editing, VFX, motion graphics and delivery.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Color Grading
  • Visual Effects
  • The Pixel Farm PFTrack
  • 3D Rendering
  • Video Editing
Ge Y.

San Francisco, California

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I’m an experienced interpreter and translator specializing in healthcare, health insurance, banking, and auto loans. Whether you’re looking to facilitate clear communication in medical settings, navigate complex insurance and financial documents, or ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations, I can help.

  • Translation
  • English
  • Tutoring
  • Live Interpretation
  • Language Interpretation
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Healthcare

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