# English - Cantonese Interpreter in San Francisco

**Company**: Focus Interpreting
**Location**: San Francisco, California
**Job type**: Other
**Category**: Language Services
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

Focus Interpreting is seeking a skilled English - Cantonese Interpreter to join our team.

In this role, you will provide real-time interpretation services during meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring seamless communication for participants who speak English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities:

- Facilitate effective communication between English and Cantonese speakers by delivering interpretation during various events.

- Utilise appropriate interpretation equipment and technology to ensure high-quality interpretation under pressure.

- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times during interpretation sessions.

- Prepare for assignments by researching relevant information, terminology, and client-specific needs across multiple industries, including medical, legal, and corporate.

- Commit to ongoing professional development in language proficiency and interpreting techniques.

Requirements:

- Fluency in both English and Cantonese, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages.

- Demonstrated experience in interpretation, with a solid understanding of the required techniques.

- Ability to navigate cultural differences and provide accurate interpretations accordingly.

- Exceptional listening and analytical skills to ensure effective and precise communication.

- Previous experience in professional interpreting settings is preferred.

Benefits:

- Paid per assignment per hour.

## Skills

### Required
- Cantonese
- English
- interpretation
- communication skills
- listening skills
- analytical skills
- Interpreting

### Nice to have
- previous experience in professional interpreting settings

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