Caption Translator – English to French

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Part time Caption Translator translating captions/subtitles for Tongues Translation Services. Collaborating with other translators and managing translations as per project requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • 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:

  • 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