Hebrew Translator Freelance Remote - Work Anywhere — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This freelance English-to-Hebrew translator role is one of the most nomad-friendly arrangements available: fully remote, contract-based, and with a very light weekly workload of 500–1,000 words per week. There are no stated timezone or fixed-hours requirements, making it highly async-friendly.
Workload reality check: At typical freelance translation rates, 500–1,000 words/week equates to roughly 2–5 hours of work per week. This is clearly a supplementary income stream rather than a primary source of income, ideal for nomads who combine multiple clients.
Visa considerations: Since the role is open globally ("Anywhere"), you can perform this work from virtually any country. Popular nomad destinations where Hebrew-speaking translators can thrive:
- Lisbon, Portugal – digital nomad visa available; cost of living ~€1,500–2,000/month. This role alone won't cover costs.
- Chiang Mai, Thailand – low COL (~$800–1,200/month); tourist visa or TR visa work for short stays.
- Medellín, Colombia – ~$900–1,400/month; digital nomad visa ("Digital Nomad Visa") available for freelancers.
Travel perks: No equipment stipend or coworking budget is mentioned. You only need a laptop and internet connection. The CAT tool training is provided by the client, reducing onboarding friction for nomads new to the specific toolchain.
About Welo Global
Welo Global is a leader in multilingual AI, technology, and content solutions serving over 2,000 clients in 300 languages. The company combines globally scaled multilingual infrastructure, including a network of over 500,000 linguists and domain experts, with advanced NLP, computational linguistics, and best-in-class compliance backed by seven ISO certifications.
Welo Global's five brands—Welocalize (multilingual content and localization services for global enterprises), Park IP (intellectual property and patent translation services for law firms and corporate legal teams), Welo Life Sciences (regulated language and compliance-aligned content solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations), Adapt (multilingual performance-led digital marketing agency), and Welo Data (multilingual data generation, evaluation, and human data infrastructure for AI systems)—serve distinct customer segments with purpose-built expertise, fit-for-purpose solutions, and supporting technology. weloglobal.com
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Main Purpose of the Role
Welo Global is seeking an experienced freelance English (en-US) to Hebrew (he-IL) Translator and Copy Editor to support an exciting, long-term project with a leading multinational company.
This is an ongoing freelance and remote position.
Project Details
- Location: Remote
- Expected Volume: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words per week
- Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contract
- Task Type: Translation and Copy-Editing
- Content Types: Marketing, Product, Support, Informational, Light Legal
- CAT Tool: Client-specific CAT tool (training provided)
Requirements
- Native or near-native proficiency in Hebrew (he-IL) with excellent command of English (en-US)
- 2+ years of professional translation experience with a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field
— or — - 5+ years of professional translation experience without a formal translation degree
- Demonstrated experience translating English to Hebrew across a variety of content types, including informational, marketing, product, and support
- Experience using CAT tools
- Excellent attention to detail and a proven ability to deliver high-quality translations while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment
- Strong communication skills, responsiveness, reliability, and openness to feedback and revisions
Join a global network of linguists, benefit from ongoing support and training, collaborate on high-visibility international projects, and build a long-term partnership with Welo Global.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we encourage you to submit your details below.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Welo Global Talent Management Team
Job Reference: #LI-JC1
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