Join the World’s Largest Team of Expert Linguists

Imagine working each day knowing you’ll make a difference in someone’s life. A career as an interpreter can give you the satisfaction of helping people overcome language barriers in practically every imaginable situation, coupled with the flexibility and freedom of working from home.

Interpreter Careers

Use Your Expertise To Do Good

Someone needs help in a language you speak fluently somewhere in the world every day. Your skills, professionalism, and compassion could make a difference in their life. If you’re ready to put your language expertise to the best possible use, check out our open interpreter positions in the Americas and United Kingdom.

Working as an interpreter is a rewarding career in which you help people every day. From assisting with the birth of a baby, to supporting a 9-1-1 operator with an emergency or helping a young couple fill out a home loan application, you never know what may happen in your next interpreting session.

Each LanguageLine call is a three-way conversation between you (the interpreter), the client, and their customer. As an interpreter, you listen to a limited-English proficient individual, analyze what they say, and accurately convey its meaning.

Our interpreters are trained to follow national and international standards for interpreter protocol, including the ability to accurately render information in two languages, while maintaining the pace of the conversation and a neutral point of view. Successful candidates must demonstrate:

A clear understanding of meaning in two or three languages
Accurate rendering of information with no addition or omissions
A pleasant, professional demeanor and voice
Proper diction, enunciation, and pronunciation
Efficient notetaking and retention skills
Basic computer skills
Outstanding customer service skills
Strong cultural sensitivity

Above this section, select the button for the region in which you reside—either in the Americas, or the United Kingdom
Review the job titles indicating if the position is Work at Home or in a call center
Click on the job title to read the description and apply

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an automated email response verifying receipt. A recruiter will review your qualifications and may contact you via email to schedule an interview. During the interview, the recruiter will address the specific details of the position.

LanguageLine conducts all preliminary interviews, language screenings, and interpretation assessments by phone or video. We may invite you in for an in-person interview if you live near a contact center.

Work At Home interpreters must have Internet service with a speed of at least 5 Mbps (download) and 1 Mbps (upload). A recruiter will provide further details during the interview process.

LanguageLine operates 24/7/365. Based on business needs, there may be a variety of schedules available. A recruiter will provide further details during the interview process.

Turn Language Barriers Into Total Understanding

Organizations from around the globe seek to form deeper relationships with the people they serve. As a LanguageLine linguist, you can help them expand into new markets, develop greater customer loyalty, and increase their impact. Apply today for our open positions in the Americas and United Kingdom.

Careers

Important Information for Applicants

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LanguageLine Solutions^® is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. We also prohibit discrimination under all applicable laws. Learn More.

Important Notice to Candidates

There may be LanguageLine imposters on some recruiting platforms, so be aware of the following:

LanguageLine does not use Telegram or any other instant messaging platforms to conduct correspondence or interviews with candidates during our recruitment process.
LanguageLine never requests applicants or new hires to provide any payment to establish an applicant portal or for any other purpose as part of our onboarding/hiring process for the purchase of equipment or otherwise.
Online applications posted through our Careers portal at www.languageline.com and www.languageline.com/uk are the only way for job applicants to apply with us. Once an online application has been received a unique applicant ID will be assigned which can be verified by all authorized company representatives.
If anyone ever asks you for personal information or documents without your first having received an ID which has been authorized, please do not provide them with anything.

LanguageLine has the objective of eliminating language and cultural barriers wherever they exist. I like working for a company with such an enormous goal. "

— LanguageLine Employee (Great Place to Work® Certification™ Survey)

LanguageLine has helped bring babies into this world and console people that have lost loved ones. Our interpreters go the extra mile to ensure our clients and their customers completely understand each other. "

— LanguageLine Employee (Great Place to Work® Certification™ Survey)

Join the World’s Largest Team of Expert Linguists

Interpreter Careers

Use Your Expertise To Do Good

Why Should I Be a LanguageLine Interpreter?

What Does a LanguageLine Interpreter Do?

What Skills Do I Need to Become an Interpreter?

How Do I Apply?

How Do I Interview?

What are the technical requirements for remote work?

What Are My Scheduling Options?

Turn Language Barriers Into Total Understanding

Careers

Important Information for Applicants

Important Notice to Candidates

Interpreter Careers

Make a Difference With Every Word, Every Day

Join the World’s Largest Team of Expert Linguists

Interpreter Careers

Use Your Expertise To Do Good

Why Should I Be a LanguageLine Interpreter?

What Does a LanguageLine Interpreter Do?

What Skills Do I Need to Become an Interpreter?

How Do I Apply?

How Do I Interview?

What are the technical requirements for remote work?

What Are My Scheduling Options?

Turn Language Barriers Into Total Understanding

Careers

Important Information for Applicants

Important Notice to Candidates