Transcription Specialist

RWS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Transcription Specialist to join their dynamic Media Services team. This role focuses on managing audio-visual projects and providing transcription, subtitling, and accessibility solutions in a multilingual environment. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience with diverse projects, enhancing their skills in a collaborative atmosphere. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in multimedia localization, with a strong emphasis on professional development and training in a globally recognized company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in subtitling or multimedia project management required.
• Technical knowledge of subtitle formats and accessibility guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transcription of media assets and origination of subtitles.
• Planning and scheduling of multi-lingual subtitling projects.
• Administrative tasks including creating quotes and maintaining inboxes.

Skills

Subtitling experience

Multimedia project management

Technical knowledge of subtitle formats

Knowledge of Accessibility guidelines

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Knowledge of foreign languages

Education

Language degree specialization in Audio-visual/Screen Translation

Job description

Job Purpose

The Media Services department at RWS provides transcription, subtitling, audio (voice over), video localization and accessibility solutions in over 80+ languages. We help our clients communicate with global audiences on time and with superior quality.

Due to rapid expansion in video services, we are looking for a highly motivated Transcription Specialist with experience managing audio-visual projects in a multilingual environment to join our fast-growing global production team. The successful applicant will join part of a dynamic team working on a diverse range of project types across some of the world’s biggest brands.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to join a globally recognized company and further their career in the multimedia localization industry. The first 12 months of the contract will focus on creating a specific training plan for the candidate for working in the Multimedia team in RWS, giving the candidate the opportunity to see all different aspects of production and develop their expertise.

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Transcription of media assets and origination of subtitles
  • Transcription and captioning - Spotting of subtitles
  • Technical and Linguistic Quality control of subtitle files
  • Alignment
  • Accessibility Services
    • SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of hearing)
    • Audio Description
    • Descriptive Transcript for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• Planning and scheduling of multi-lingual subtitling projects, coordinating delivery schedules and workflows with the team and external resources as required.
• Administrative tasks including creating quotes and maintaining inboxes.
• Vendor management and support to Supply chain for expansion of freelancer pool.
• Assisting senior team members with subtitling queries and requests as well as Audio script preparation.
• Assisting senior team members with ad hoc tasks including testing of new tools and software, providing feedback on accounts and general KPIs and providing support on pricing proposals/RFQs.
• Mentoring and Training junior team members

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 2 years subtitling experience and/or multimedia project management experience in relevant sectors:
  • Video production
  • Audio (voice over) production
  • Translation
• Native English speaker
• Knowledge of 1 or more foreign languages
• Technical knowledge of subtitle formats, process, specifications, guidelines and software
• Knowledge of Accessibility guidelines (SDH and Audio Description)
• Organized with ability to prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive approach to deliver outstanding results

Education

• Language degree specialization in Audio-visual/Screen Translation, or completion of one or more modules in this area

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