Description

Perform full linguistic QCs of subtitles translated into English to ensure they are natural, fluent and idiomatic English and request clarification from linguists when meaning is unclear
Perform full linguistic QCs of transcribed English subtitles for templates and closed captioning deliverables
Annotate cultural references and idiomatic expressions in templates as an aid to translators
Fact-checking and verification of key names and phrases, ensuring consistency and accuracy
Work with global subtitling teams to ensure client expectations for quality and on-time delivery are met
Provide constructive feedback to English editors and into-English translators
Support root cause analysis for English quality issues
Provide support for other product lines such as dialogue lists and spotting lists as needed
Testing and debugging of proprietary software

Responsibilities

Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Translation, Creative Writing or relevant equivalent experience
1-2 years of experience transcribing or Quality Control of English subtitles and captions. Experience translating subtitles or captions into English an asset
English native speaker or ILR Level 5 proficiency, fluency in other languages an asset
Exceptional audio sensitivity – ability to understand a variety of English accents
A passion for global cinema and television
The ability to exercise critical thinking and analysis while working with creative content
Detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks and make sound judgment calls while working under deadline
Well-rounded knowledge of historical and contemporary events, cultural references, slang, idiom
The ability to identify risks and effectively communicate them
The ability to engage with a culturally diverse, distributed team
Mastery of Microsoft Office or Google Suite
Background in audiovisual and film production an asset