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English Subtitler
- Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs
- Marketing and PR, Advertising and Creative Media Jobs
Description
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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
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Perform full linguistic QCs of transcribed English subtitles for templates and closed captioning deliverables
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Annotate cultural references and idiomatic expressions in templates as an aid to translators
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Fact-checking and verification of key names and phrases, ensuring consistency and accuracy
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Work with global subtitling teams to ensure client expectations for quality and on-time delivery are met
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Provide constructive feedback to English editors and into-English translators
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Support root cause analysis for English quality issues
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Provide support for other product lines such as dialogue lists and spotting lists as needed
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Testing and debugging of proprietary software
Responsibilities
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Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Translation, Creative Writing or relevant equivalent experience
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1-2 years of experience transcribing or Quality Control of English subtitles and captions. Experience translating subtitles or captions into English an asset
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English native speaker or ILR Level 5 proficiency, fluency in other languages an asset
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Exceptional audio sensitivity – ability to understand a variety of English accents
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A passion for global cinema and television
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The ability to exercise critical thinking and analysis while working with creative content
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Detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks and make sound judgment calls while working under deadline
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Well-rounded knowledge of historical and contemporary events, cultural references, slang, idiom
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The ability to identify risks and effectively communicate them
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The ability to engage with a culturally diverse, distributed team
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Mastery of Microsoft Office or Google Suite
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Background in audiovisual and film production an asset
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- G-Suite
- Risk assessments
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
- Cutural expertise
- Proofreading and editing skills
- Audio translating experience
- Document interpretation
- Simultaneous translations experience
- Consecutive interpreting expertise
Soft Skills
- Self-motivated
- Responsible
- Organized
- Creative
- Attention to detail
