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Responsibilities

• Transcription and timing of English-language media content to create closed captions, SDH, subtitle translation templates, as-broadcast scripts, dialogue lists, and related materials
• Annotation of English key phrases, idioms, slang, etc., to explicate the intended meaning or effect of difficult dialogue and assist translators in successfully conveying the meaning effectively
• QC and proofread transcripts in various forms to ensure that spoken dialogue is accurately reflected and written without errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation
• Produce reference materials for global localization contributors, including inserts/localization lists, creative letters/dubbing bibles/show guides, synopses, character lists, KNPs/consistency sheets, and more
• Develop expertise in various clients’ and platforms’ requirements and style guides
• Coordinate with local and global team members to align on priorities and provide mutual support to ensure consistency and quality of English captions, subtitles, scripts, etc.
• Contribute to department initiatives to advance goals in diversity, equity, and inclusion, including discussing linguistic and cultural differences in different regions

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in English, Linguistics, Film & TV, Broadcast or equivalent work experience required; a credential or degree in Audiovisual Translation or equivalent work experience is a plus
• Experience working with timeline-based software is required; subtitling or captioning tools, such as Ooona, EZTitles, MacCaptions/CaptionMaker, Swift, or similar platforms or tools is highly desirable
• Native or native-level English-language written, spoken, and listening skills, including an ability to understand unclear dialogue and English spoken with a variety of accents; knowledge of other languages and/or translation is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of regional differences in written and spoken English, including US English usage, vocabulary, and spelling
• Excellent research skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to ongoing changes in audiovisual technologies is required; technical knowledge of audio, video, and timed text elements is a plus
• Experience with or knowledge of audio description is a plus
• Strong independent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with collaborative project management and ticketing tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, Smartsheet, ZenDesk)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Commitment to confidentiality and security