Caption Translator - Polish Native Only

Tongues; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 48,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Tongues Translation Services LLC | Freelance is seeking a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will translate captions/subtitles, MTPE, and contribute to transcreation while reporting to the project manager.

You should have a strong understanding of the target language grammar and be able to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in communications or linguistics, at least four years in translation, proficiency with translation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or linguistics.
• Minimum four years experience in the translation field.
• Proficiency in Translation Management System tools.
• Knowledge of the translation process, terminology, and localization techniques.
• Familiarity with localization guidelines and standards.
• Ability to translate written materials into a second language.

Responsibilities

• Translate content within captions/subtitles, documents, web pages, and software.
• Fix incorrect cultural translation issues from MTPE.
• Constrain translations to a limited number of words without losing meaning.
• Maintain translation databases using Translation Management Software.
• Provide QA for the translation process.
• Work with various media and translation software.
• Resolve translation, localization, and cultural issues.
• Engage with other departments to provide translation services.
• Implement feedback and changes where applicable.

Skills

Translation

Editing & QA

Linguistics

Localization

Bilingual fluency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics

Tools

Translation Management Systems

Job description

Tongues Translation Services LLC | Freelance

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/subtitles, Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE), Transcreation etc. To succeed in this role you should have a natural understanding of the 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