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

Erforderliche Kompetenzen

Fluency in English and German for accurate translationMachine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)Caption/subtitle translation and adaptation within character/word limitsTranscreation (creative translation to preserve tone/intent)Translation Management System (TMS) proficiencySubtitle/captioning software and multimedia localization toolsTranslation quality assurance and proofreadingKnowledge of localization guidelines and standardsCultural adaptation and resolving localization/culture issuesTerminology management and translation memory/database maintenanceWritten communication and editing in target languagesTime and deadline management for fast turnaround projectsCross-department collaboration and stakeholder communication

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