Caption Translator – English to German

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Caption Translator for Tongues Translation Services LLC, translating English to German captions and collaborating with the project team. Involves MTPE and cultural translation issue fixing.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate captions/subtitle, Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE), Transcreation etc.
  • 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