Translation & Language Desk
Translators, interpreters, subtitlers and localisation specialists.
Translation, subtitling, localisation and interpreting work spanning literary, legal, technical and media projects, with an emphasis on listings relevant to the languages used across Kerala, the Gulf and the UK.
- Literary and editorial translation
- Subtitling and audiovisual translation
- Legal, business and technical translation
- App and website localisation
- Interpreting, remote and in person
Opportunities for this desk
This list includes sample listings while we build up the real ones. Real listings link out to the organisation's own page; samples don't.
- 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
- 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
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
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
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
Grants and open calls for this desk
This list includes sample listings while we build up the real ones. Real listings link out to the organisation's own page; samples don't.
- Development grants for literary translators(opens in a new tab)GrantRolling
Dutch Foundation for Literature
Checked 18 Oct 2026
A rolling development grant for literary translators, covering things like training, study trips, residencies and dossier preparation rather than a specific translation project. Processed between 1 February and 1 December each year.
- Support
- Grant of up to €3,500 for coaching, study trips, residencies or preparing a dossier for publishers.
- Eligibility
- Literary translators working into or from Dutch, Frisian, Papiamento/Papiamentu, or English (Caribbean context); specific track-record requirements vary by language — see the full guidelines before applying.
- FellowshipExample: 2 months left
Fellowship for emerging literary translators
Open Tongue Foundation
A year-long fellowship pairing an emerging translator with a mentor to complete a sample translation and a submission-ready proposal.
- Support
- Stipend and mentoring, details stated in listing
- Eligibility
- Translators with fewer than three published book-length translations.
Resources for this desk
- Day-rate calculatorWork out a day rate from your costs, target income and realistic billable days.
- Invoice templateA plain, clearly labelled invoice template covering the details clients expect.
- Scam-check for listingsRun a suspicious listing through this checklist before you apply or share any details.
- Project proposal templateA structure for longer project proposals, beyond a short pitch email.Coming soon
- Contracts and client communicationWhat a freelance contract should cover, and how to raise problems with a client in writing.Coming soon
- Negotiating feesHow to respond when a client's budget doesn't match your rate, without starting from zero.Coming soon
- Translator CV and profile checklistThe specific details translation clients and agencies look for in a CV or profile.Coming soon
- Project-management tools for solo workKeeping track of deadlines, invoices and client threads without a team around you.Coming soon
Guides for this desk
How to set a day rate you can live on
Rates and money6 min readMost freelancers price from guesswork or from whatever the client offers first. Here's a steadier way to work it out.
Spotting a fake freelance listing
Staying safe6 min readFreelance scams rely on enthusiasm and urgency. The patterns are recognisable once you know what to look for.