Freelance German SDH / CC Transcriber (Fluent with Austrian Accent)

Iyuno; München; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A media localization company is looking for a Freelance German SDH/CC Transcriber specialized in the Austrian accent. The role involves creating SDH subtitles from German media, ensuring accuracy in timecoding and sound descriptions. Candidates must have strong German language skills, familiarity with Austrian culture, and be able to meet tight deadlines. This is a remote position, and technical assessments will be part of the application process.

Qualifikationen

• Strong familiarity with the Austrian accent required.
• Ability to work under time pressure while ensuring quality.
• Stable internet connection required.

Aufgaben

• Transcribe German videos into SDH subtitles.
• Ensure accurate reflection of the Austrian accent.
• Add sound effects and speaker identifiers.

Kenntnisse

Native or near-native fluency in German

Excellent command of written German

Excellent listening skills

Familiarity with Austrian TV series and culture

Attention to detail

Jobbeschreibung

Freelance German SDH / CC Transcriber (Fluent with Austrian Accent)

Job Description :

SDH : subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

As a German SDH / CC Transcriber (Austrian Accent Specialization), you’ll be responsible for :

Responsibilities

• SDH / CC Creation : Transcribe German videos (Series, Movies, Talk Shows, etc.) into SDH subtitles, ensuring accurate reflection of the Austrian accent and nuances .
• Accuracy : Ensure timecodes align precisely with the script and lip movements in every scene, not too fast, not too delayed.
• Sound Descriptions : Add sound effects and speaker identifiers to ensure accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing.
• Adaptability : Embrace new challenges and quickly adapt to evolving requirements.
• Deadline Management : Thrive in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting tight deadlines.

Task Summary

Create SDH transcription directly from media files (no supporting templates provided). Applicants must be able to generate full timecoding and SDH subtitles from scratch.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in German with strong familiarity in the Austrian accent.
• Excellent command of written German (grammar, punctuation, word choice, and continuity).
• Excellent listening skills to decipher spoken German across Austrian dialects and accents.
• Familiarity with Austrian TV series, movies, and culture is highly advantageous.
• High responsibility and punctuality.
• Ability to work under time pressure while ensuring quality.
• Attentive to detail and able to strictly follow guidelines.
• Stable internet connection (required to work in our cloud-based environment).
• Prior SDH subtitling or transcription experience is a plus.

Conditions

• This is a remote freelance position.
• Our term of payment is 30 days, and method is through wire transfer.
• All applicants are required to participate in unpaid technical assessments to qualify.
• Selected candidates will be trained in using GTS Pro (our in-house subtitling tool) for SDH creation and timecoding.

If you have any questions or for your applications, please contact our Resource Coordinator at [e-mail].

Please use this Subject upon emailing - Subject : [Applicant] German SDH / CC Transcriber

Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Experience

• Transcribing : 1 year (Preferred)
• Timecoding : 1 year (Preferred)
• Subtitling : 1 year (Required)