This is a remote position.
We are hiring a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will work alongside other translators and report directly to the project manager. Your main tasks will include translating captions/subtitle, Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE), Transcreation etc. To succeed in this role you should have a natural understanding of target language and a good grasp of grammar.
* Translate content within captions/subtitles, documents, web pages, and software
* Fix incorrect cultural translation issues which were done using Machine Translation (MTPE)
* Ability to change translation by confining them to limited number of words without breaking the meaning
* Maintain translation database by using Translation Management Software
* Provide quality assurance for the translation process
* Work with a wide range of media and translation software
* Resolve issues associated with translation, localization, and culture
* Engage with other departments to provide translation services
* Implement feedback and changes whenever possible
Requirements
Below are the qualifications expected of a translator:
* Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics
* Minimum four years experience in the translation field
* Proficiency in any Translation Management System tools and software
* Knowledge of the translation process, terminology, and localization techniques
* Familiarity with localization guidelines and standards
* Ability to convert written materials into a second language
* Excellent translation, writing, and communication skills
* Fluency in at least two of the target languages
* Ability to work under tight deadlines
* Additional certification in Linguistics is a plus