Caption Translator - English to French

Tongues; Paris; Sur place; EUR 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tongues is seeking a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will translate captions and subtitles across multimedia, perform MTPE corrections, and contribute to transcreation with linguistic flair.

Collaborate with fellow translators and report to the project manager, applying localization guidelines and maintaining high-quality standards under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Translate captions/subtitles, documents, web pages, and software.
• Fix incorrect cultural translation issues from MTPE.
• Convey meaning within limited word counts.
• Maintain translation databases using TMS tools.
• Provide quality assurance for translations.
• Collaborate with other departments for translation services.
• Implement feedback and changes when possible.

Connaissances

Translation

Grammar proficiency

Cultural awareness

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Bilingual fluency

Strong writing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics

Outils

Translation Management System

Description du poste

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