VRI Interpreter Role - Build Language Services Career in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role is well-suited for bilingual professionals looking to enter or grow within the language services industry. VRI interpreting is a niche but increasingly in-demand skill, particularly in healthcare, legal, and government sectors — all areas where demand has surged post-pandemic.
Career development signals:
- Working with a web-based VRI platform gives you hands-on experience with industry-standard technology, which is transferable to other major VRI providers (e.g., STRATUS Video, Voyce, AMN Healthcare).
- The role builds simultaneous interpretation speed, client management, and technical troubleshooting — a valuable combination for advancement into specialist medical or legal interpreter roles.
- Certification compliance requirements suggest the company values credentialed professionals, which can encourage you to pursue formal certification (e.g., RID for ASL, or state medical interpreter certifications) that improves long-term earning potential.
Compensation signals: No salary is listed, which is a yellow flag. VRI interpreter rates typically range from $15–$30/hour depending on language pair and specialization. Rare or high-demand languages (e.g., Mandarin, Arabic, ASL) command higher rates.
Culture signals: The posting is concise and operationally focused — suggesting a lean, process-driven organization. The emphasis on professional conduct and fast-paced environment indicates high call volumes. This suits self-directed professionals but may not offer much mentorship or career pathing beyond the interpreter role itself.
Overview
As a Video Remote Interpreter with LSA Video, Inc., you will be a key member of our team in facilitating language communication on a variety of assignments while having the chance to utilize the most advanced technology in the language services industry.
Responsibilities
- Interpret through web-based VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) system
- Answer inbound calls in a timely manner
- Assist clients with basic troubleshooting (refer to manager or IT department if necessary)
- Provide superior customer service
Qualifications / Experience
- Maintain compliance with any national, state, or local licensing and/or certification requirements (as applicable)
- Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
- Attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English and the target language
- Professional and positive phone manner with clients from all types of businesses
- Familiarity working in a Windows environment (preferred)
- Experience with VRI systems (preferred)
- PC troubleshooting skills (preferred)
- Previous interpreting experience (preferred)
VRI Technical Requirements
PC Minimum Requirements
- Windows 8.1 or higher
- AMD A8 or Intel Core i5 or faster
- 4GB RAM
- 40 MB free space on HDD
- High speed internet (5 Mbps Download / 5 Mbps Upload)
PC Recommended Webcam
- Logitech WebCam C920 HD Pro or better
MAC Minimum Requirements
- Mac with Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)
- Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10 or higher
- 4GB RAM
- 40 MB hard drive space; latest Firefox/Safari and Apple software updates
- High speed internet (5 Mbps Download / 5 Mbps Upload)
MAC Recommended Webcams
- Internal iSight
- Logitech C920 Pro (recommended for best experience; must be MAC compatible)
Recommended USB Headset
- Plantronics USB Headsets
Backdrop
- Chroma key blue backdrop
- Width: 46.5" minimum; Height: 49.625" min – 63" max
- Available at www.TheWebAround.com (56" diameter)
Room Illumination
- All illumination should be artificial (preferably incandescent light)
- Lighting will be tested and optimized during setup
LSA is passionate about what we do — helping people thrive in an increasingly global environment! If interested, please apply and include a copy of your resume emphasizing your interpreting experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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