Fuzhou Interpreter

Language Line Solutions is a leading global language service provider that offers remote interpreting services for a variety of industries including healthcare, first responders, education, government, and more. This position is a home-based Fuzhou (Chinese dialect) to English video-phone interpreter.

The Fuzhou Video-Telephone Interpreter provides instant, real-time interpretation services via video phone sessions between Fuzhou speakers and English-speaking clients. Applicants must translate verbally and may be exposed to sensitive or emotionally charged contexts. The role is 100% remote and requires a quiet, secure home office.

• Paid professional interpreter training and ongoing development
• Incentives for meeting attendance targets
• Paid sick leave (as required by law)
• Medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Accident, critical illness, and life insurance; AD&D
• Inpatient and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

• Respond promptly to video and audio interpreting sessions and deliver interpretation in a friendly, professional manner.
• Participate in scheduled video, audio, and online training sessions.
• Type session data in real time on a dedicated device (laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone).
• Apply established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Speak clearly with proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions in both languages.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times and remain calm during high-intensity or emergency calls, such as 911 dispatch.
• Remain punctual and available during scheduled work hours.
• Follow client instructions and protocol to protect LEP privacy and adhere to legal and ethical standards.
• Understand industry terminology for medical, insurance, finance, and legal sectors.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and operate within a diverse environment.
• Manage emotionally charged or stressful calls that may require extended periods on the line.

• Fluency in Fuzhou and English, with strong cultural competency.
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills for high-accuracy interpretation.
• Ability to remain neutral, objective, and detached during calls involving sensitive subjects (end-of-life, pregnancy termination, vaccination, sexual orientation, gender expression).
• Preferred background in language teaching, translation, or interpretation.
• High school diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada.
• Must not require visa sponsorship (H1-B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other non-immigrant status).
• Capability to adapt to language-learning-system (LLS) technology updates.
• Strong written proficiency in both languages is highly preferred.

• Dedicated personal device:
  Desktop or laptop with Windows, macOS, or Chrome
  
  OS; tablets (iPadOS or Android); smartphones (iOS or Android) are acceptable. Brands using Kaspersky or Huawei are prohibited.
• High-speed Internet connection: download ≥5 Mbps, upload ≥3 Mbps, ping ≤300 ms, jitter ≤30 ms.
• Quiet, background-noise-free workspace with a reliable webcam and stable power supply.
• Headset required for prolonged use; comfortable keyboard and mouse for data entry.

• Operate keyboard, mouse, and webcam for the majority of the workday.
• Use headset continuously; stay seated in front of a computer.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for typing or writing.
• Ability to lift up to 26 lbs.
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels (computer, audio, telephone).

Language Line Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodations to ensure a fair application and workplace.

Pay is $23-$25 per hour, not less than applicable state or local minimum wage. Employees who have access to compensation data must adhere to the contractor’s nondiscrimination policy regarding pay inquiries.

Applications accepted for 180 days from the posting date (May 18, 2026). Candidates currently employed by a Language Line client or affiliated business may be ineligible.