We are looking for an experienced Korean–English translator/interpreter to support real-time translation during upcoming sales and business meetings. The ideal candidate will have prior experience facilitating bilingual communication in corporate or professional settings, particularly where business discussions, negotiations, or client presentations are involved. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring smooth, accurate, and culturally appropriate communication between English- and Korean-speaking participants.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous or consecutive translation during virtual or in-person business meetings.

• Translate both verbal discussions and written follow-ups (chat messages, key points, or summary notes) where needed.

• Ensure professional tone and cultural sensitivity in all translations.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders before the meeting to understand context, terminology, and objectives.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an interpreter or translator in corporate, sales, or client-facing environments.

• Native-level fluency in Korean and English (both spoken and written).

• Strong understanding of business terminology, particularly in sales, partnerships, or technology.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to think quickly and convey ideas accurately under time constraints.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience translating for startups, tech firms, or multinational companies.

• Background in sales enablement, client success, or business development contexts.

• Familiarity with meeting platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, or MS Teams.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.