Specialist, English Transcription

Warner Bros. Discovery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance is seeking an English Transcriber Specialist to support transcription and scripting for entertainment content. You will ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery within localization lifecycles, using approved tools and templates.

The role emphasizes accurate transcription, formatting, quality, and ongoing skill development while adapting to evolving technologies and workflows. On-site attendance is required for confidential content.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in transcription, captioning, scripting, accessibility, timed text, or related field.
• Experience with transcription, captioning, or subtitling software is required.
• Experience with film/TV/streaming content is required.
• Strong command of written English: grammar, spelling, punctuation.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow specs and workflows, good proofreading.
• Ability to coordinate time and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create English transcription and scripting deliverables (Spotting Lists, English Dialogue Lists, CCAP, English SDH, Templates).
• Use in-house tools to transcribe episodic and catalog content; listen to audio to accurately transcribe dialogue and cues.
• Self-review transcripts for grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy.
• Research names, terminology, locations; apply formatting standards; escalate ambiguities to reviewer.
• Maintain confidentiality for sensitive content; track work queues; meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and department needs.

Skills

Transcription

Captioning

Scripting

Accessibility

Timeds text

Tools

Transcription software

Captioning software

Editing/workflow tools

Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally— and we’re just getting started. We're home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career— we’re hiring!

Your New Role

The English Transcriber Specialist supports the creation of English scripting and transcription deliverables for entertainment content, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery within WBD’s localization lifecycle. The role applies foundational knowledge of scripting, accessibility materials, and entertainment media content while working within established processes, tools, and specifications.

The English Transcriber Specialist is part of a collaborative team supporting global localization and accessibility initiatives across film, television, streaming, and other entertainment media content. The role focuses on accurate transcription, consistent formatting, quality execution, and ongoing skill development while adapting to evolving technologies and workflows.

If you have experience transcribing, captioning, or creating accessibility materials for entertainment media content and are looking to contribute to global content localization, we encourage you to apply.

This role supports highly confidential content and therefore requires regular on-site attendance to work on secure projects.

Key Responsibilities...

• The English Transcriber Specialist is responsible for creating English transcription and scripting deliverables, including but not limited to Spotting Lists, English Dialogue Lists, Closed Captions (CCAP), English SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing), and English Templates.

• The role utilizes WBD-approved in-house tools to transcribe episodic, catalog, and internally approved content. Responsibilities include attentively listening to audio recordings and video content to accurately transcribe spoken dialogue, narration, and relevant audio cues.

• The English Transcriber Specialist captures required scripted events such as on-screen text, speaker identification, on- and off-screen indicators, scene descriptions where applicable, and basic annotation including sensitive events. The role performs self-review and proofreading to ensure transcripts are free of grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.

• Additional responsibilities include researching names, terminology, locations, and references using approved sources; applying WBD formatting standards and templates consistently; escalating unclear audio or creative ambiguities to the appropriate reviewer; maintaining confidentiality for sensitive or restricted content.

• Coordinate assigned workload; meet established deadlines; maintain required quality standards for accuracy and speed; coordinate with team members on daily assignments; and use internal tracking tools for work queue management.

• All work must comply with brand standards, departmental needs, and applicable.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Hands-on experience in transcription, captioning, scripting, accessibility, timed text, or a related field within the entertainment media, broadcast, streaming, or post-production industry.

• Experience using transcription, captioning, or subtitling software is required.

• Experience working with film, television, streaming, or other entertainment media content is required.

• The role requires a strong command of written English, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage, as well as excellent listening skills to accurately transcribe spoken content.

• Must demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to follow established specifications and workflows, solid formatting and proofreading skills, and the ability to research and fact-check information.

• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools is expected, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal peers.

• The role requires the ability to coordinate time and priorities in a deadline-driven environment, adapt to changing production needs, and learn new tools, systems, and technical processes.

Not Required but preferred experience:

Typing speed of 60–75 words per minute is preferred.

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Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, Skydance / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next‑generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct‑to‑Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.