Expert SDH Author: English to French & French to French

Keywords Studios; Montreal; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios, a leader in video game and entertainment localization, is seeking an Expert SDH Author. The role requires proven experience in subtitling for the TV and movie industry, focusing on both English to French and French to French. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to work on popular titles.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible project volume

100% remote work

Set your own schedule

Constructive feedback and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in subtitling for TV and movies.
• Native fluency in the target language.
• Knowledge of subtitle editing software.

Responsibilities

• Adapt English to French subtitles accurately.
• Ensure technical quality and adherence to guidelines.
• Work independently, managing flexible schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking skills

Education

University degree in translation or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Expert SDH Author: English to French & French to French

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Keywords Studios is the global leader in technical and creative services for the video games and entertainment industries. With over 70 studios across 26 countries, we collaborate with the world's most iconic publishers and developers—such as Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, Bandai Namco, Netflix, and more—to help bring their stories to life and reach players and audiences worldwide.

Our dedicated localization teams specialize in delivering high-impact experiences through expert translation, subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, and linguistic quality assurance services. Whether it's adapting blockbuster game franchises or ensuring accessibility for film and TV audiences, our work helps bridge language and cultural gaps with precision and creativity.

We pride ourselves on our diverse, inclusive culture and our commitment to professional development, flexibility, and innovation.

Job Description:

We are currently looking for expert subtitling freelance translators with proven and solid experience in subtitling for the TV and Movie industry from English into French and also French to French for SDH.

Requirements

If you would like to pursue freelance translation opportunities with us, please send us your CV in English, providing detailed information regarding your subtitling experience.

Please make sure your CV shows us that you meet the following basic requirements:

• Ability to quickly adapt to workflow/process changes and updates
• Great attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, analytical and multitasking skills
• Native language fluency of target language
• Extensive knowledge of source language
• University degree or equivalent professional experience in the translation field
• Experience in at least one of the following areas of the entertainment industry: localization QC, audiovisual translation and subtitling
• Deep understanding of nuances of subtitle and dub translations
• Working knowledge of Countries differences and best practices for subtitles and dub audio creation
• Understanding of closed captioning and subtitling, and their common failures and technical challenges
• Confidence and experience with subtitle editing software and web/cloud technology
  
  

Please understand that the signature of our No Disclosure Agreement is mandatory in order to start the entry process. We apologies in advance for not being able to reply to the candidates who do not meet the listed requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Work on popular titles across film, TV, streaming, games and much more.
• Early access to unreleased content
• Flexible project volume
• 100% remote work
• Set your own schedule
• Constructive feedback and support
  
  

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment:Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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