Freelance opportunities

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• AC
  Freelance linguists, translators and subtitlers — ongoing applications(opens in a new tab)

  Acolad

  Acolad recruits freelance linguists on an ongoing basis across more than 1,400 language pairs, including translation, interpreting, subtitling and dubbing work.

  Translation and localisationRemoteRemote, worldwideTranslators, interpreters, subtitlers, dubbing and localisation specialists across most language pairs.

  Rolling

  Checked 18 Oct 2026

• LS
  Freelance translators — all language pairs considered(opens in a new tab)

  LanguageLine Solutions

  LanguageLine runs an ongoing application process for freelance translators: submit an application, complete a translation test if your languages are a match, then join the freelancer network for project work.

  Translation and localisationRemoteRemote, worldwideOpen to translators of all language pairs; legal, healthcare, government, education and corporate specialisms welcomed. Applicants complete a translation test before onboarding.

  Rolling

  Checked 18 Oct 2026

• TR

  Subtitling and spotting for a documentary series (English to Arabic)

  Two Rivers Media Collective

  Translate and time subtitles for a four-part documentary series, working from an English shooting script into Arabic and matching standard reading-speed and line-length conventions.

  Translation and localisationRemoteRemote (Gulf time zones welcome)Native or near-native Arabic; experience with subtitling software such as Aegisub or Subtitle Edit.

  Per-minute rate, stated in listing

  Rolling

• ML

  Arabic–English legal document translation, ongoing panel

  Meridian Language Partners

  Join an ongoing panel translating contracts, affidavits and correspondence between Arabic and English for an agency serving Gulf-based clients.

  Translation and localisationRemoteRemote, worldwideCertified or court-recognised translator preferred; a confidentiality agreement is required.

  Per-word rate, stated in listing

  Example: 3 weeks left

• ML

  App localisation QA (French and German)

  Meridian Language Partners

  Review localised strings in a travel app for natural phrasing, correct variable substitution and layout overflow, reporting issues for the development team to fix.

  Translation and localisationRemoteRemote, worldwideNative French or German; experience testing localised apps for tone, length and functional bugs.

  Hourly rate, stated in listing

  Example: 4 days left