Caption Translator - English to French

Tongues Translation Services LLC; France; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongues Translation Services LLC is hiring a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will work alongside other translators and report to the project manager. Tasks include translating captions/subtitles, MTPE, and transcreation. A strong grasp of grammar and language is essential for success.

This is a remote position, offering opportunities to collaborate across departments and deliver high-quality translations under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics.
• Minimum four years experience in the translation field.
• Proficiency in Translation Management System tools and software.
• Knowledge of translation process, terminology, and localization techniques.
• Fluency in at least two target languages.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate content within captions/subtitles, documents, web pages, and software.
• Fix incorrect cultural translation issues from MTPE.
• Limit word count without breaking meaning.
• Maintain translation database using Translation Management Software.
• Provide quality assurance for the translation process.
• Work with a wide range of media and translation software.
• Resolve issues related to translation, localization, and culture.
• Engage with other departments to provide translation services.
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible.

Skills

Translation proficiency

Writing skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics

Tools

Translation Management System

Job description

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

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