Join our translation team
Spend your time translating, not chasing the next gig. ABC Translations gives professional translators steady project assignments, on-time pay, and a simple workflow built on long-term working relationships.
Spend your time translating, not chasing it
Bidding for every job, waiting on late payments, and fighting clunky tools take hours away from the work you trained for. Our setup removes all three. A steady stream of jobs comes straight to you, payments arrive on a dependable schedule, and a clean platform handles the busywork, so your energy stays on the translation itself.
Consistent projects
- With assignments arriving regularly, you decide how many projects to pick up.
On-time payments
- Count on dependable payments on a two-week cycle, with several payout methods to fit whatever works for you.
Streamlined platform
- Run your assignments from one online dashboard where invoices generate themselves and the workflow stays simple.
Top-tier team
- Become part of a top document translation team and collaborate alongside the field's finest.
Work anywhere, anytime
- Work from wherever you are on the globe and shape your hours around your own life.
No bidding, no competition
- Receive jobs sent straight to you, so there is no hunting around or bidding against others for work.
Tired of chasing work instead of doing it?
If you are a professional translator, you know the grind that has nothing to do with translating. Bidding against people who undercut you, refreshing job boards, wondering when an invoice will finally clear. The skill is yours, but the time goes to hunting for the next gig.
ABC Translations is built to remove that. Reliable project flow, respect for your expertise, and fair work practices let you spend more time translating and less time chasing jobs. Translators get direct assignments, punctual payment, and a workflow built for long-term collaboration.
Working at ABC Translations
Professional translators can focus on the work itself, with steady assignments, dependable pay, and a platform that stays out of the way.
Projects are assigned directly to you, matched to your expertise. Stable translator relationships create a workflow where quality work has room to happen. No bidding wars, no competing for every job. The work is steady, the team is supportive, and the platform reduces daily friction.
Accept the project volume that fits your schedule.
Track each project status without friction.
Work with a responsive team that takes your translation work seriously.
What we look for
Applicants must show 5 years or more of professional translation experience.
Native-level or near-native command of the languages you work in.
A quality-first approach and commitment to accuracy.
Reliable deadline habits and clear communication skills.
Preferred extras include a translation, linguistics, or related degree; ATA, CIOL, or similar certification; legal, medical, technical, or other subject-matter expertise; and CAT-tool ability with SDL Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, or similar tools.
How to apply
Apply now if you want steady work with a team that respects your skill and pays on time.
Add your experience, references, rates, qualifications, and contact details to the application. Watch your email after submitting your application. Applications are reviewed, with a response sent within five business days.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions translators ask most before applying to join the ABC Translations team.
How do I apply to join the ABC Translations team?
Use the application form on this page, or email your resume, language pairs, and any certifications to our team with the subject line Translator Application. Include your professional translation experience of at least 5 years, your native languages, certifications such as ATA or CIOL, and any specialized expertise like legal, medical, or technical work.
We review applications within five business days and reach out to qualified candidates about a sample translation test.
Do I need at least 5 years of experience and a certification to be hired as a translator?
To qualify, bring 5 years of proven translation work, strong deadline habits, accuracy, and native or near-native command of your languages.
Translation or linguistics degrees and ATA, CIOL, or similar certification are helpful, but not required. If you hold one, mention it, since certified translators get priority for specialized projects. If you do not, your proven experience, references, and field knowledge can carry the application, and a sample translation lets you show your skill.
Will I have to bid for projects, or are they assigned to me directly?
No bidding here. Your language pairs and subject expertise determine direct assignments, so jobs are not opened as translator competitions.
Translators who hit deadlines consistently get priority for new and higher-value assignments.
How often will I receive projects, and can I control my workload?
Project volume depends on your language pair and your availability. Higher-demand pairs receive more frequent assignments than less common ones.
You decide how much to take on and accept as many or as few projects as your schedule allows. We assign based on your expertise, so reliable translators see steady, dependable work rather than droughts.
When and how does ABC Translations pay its translators?
Approved invoices are paid every two weeks through options such as ACH, Upwork, Payoneer, PayPal, or location-based alternatives.
Onboarding sets your rate from language pairs, subject expertise, experience, and qualifications. Detailed invoices are generated for you, which keeps record-keeping and tax reporting simple.
Can I translate for ABC Translations remotely from anywhere?
Yes. All translation work is fully remote, so you can work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and set your own hours, as long as you meet project deadlines.
Our online platform handles project management, file delivery, status tracking, and invoicing in one place, so location is never a barrier.
How do I tell a real ABC Translations job offer from an impersonation scam?
We only hire through this jobs page on our own site and our verified Upwork account. ABC never charges for training, onboarding, applications, or payment release, and we do not hire through DMs or social posts.
If you get an offer you did not apply for, or anyone asks you for money or personal documents through social media, it is not us. Verify through our official channels before sharing anything.
