Caption Translator - English to German

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