Caption Translator - English to French

This is a remote position.

We are hiring a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will work alongside othertranslators 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 andtranslation 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 degreein communications or linguistics

- Minimum four years experience in the translation field

- Proficiency in any TranslationManagement System toolsand software

- Knowledge of the translation process, terminology, and localization techniques

- Familiarity with localization guidelines and standards

- Ability to convertwritten materials into a second language

- Excellent translation, writing, andcommunication skills

- Fluency in at least two of the target languages

- Ability to work under tight deadlines

- Additional certification in Linguistics is a plus

Originally posted on Himalayas