Caption Translator - English to German

Tongues; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tongues is seeking a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team in Berlin. You will translate captions and subtitles, perform MTPE and transcreation, and collaborate with other translators to ensure high-quality localization.

You should have a solid understanding of grammar, strong writing skills, and the ability to adapt translations to fit cultural contexts and word limits within various formats.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics or equivalent.
• Minimum four years experience in the translation field.
• Proficiency in Translation Management System tools and software.
• Knowledge of the translation process, terminology, and localization techniques.

Aufgaben

• Translate captions/subtitles, documents, web pages, and software.
• Perform MTPE and transcreation where needed.
• Ensure translations stay within word limits while preserving meaning.
• Maintain translation databases using TMS.
• Provide quality assurance for translation workflows.
• Work with various media and translation software.
• Resolve localization and cultural issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide translation services.
• Implement feedback and changes to improve translations.

Kenntnisse

Excellent translation & writing

Fluency in two target languages

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics

Tools

Translation Management System

Jobbeschreibung

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