Subtitling Technician

TransPerfect Inc; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking a Subtitling QC Technician to prepare materials for translators and perform timing and quality checks on subtitle files. The role involves applying timing data, ensuring synchronization, and exporting files per customer specifications.

You will log tasks, report issues, and collaborate with Project Management to meet daily delivery deadlines. The position requires experience with subtitle production and software, strong Windows skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience in subtitle production and with subtitle creation software.
• Strong Windows skills and familiarity with file management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work materials for translators and apply timing information to transcripts.
• Perform non-linguistic quality checks on translated subtitle files.
• Correct non-linguistic errors such as positioning and synchronization.
• Transcode translated master files to delivery specifications.
• Track and update production tasks in management systems.
• Log issues and contribute to workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with Project Management to ensure timely completion.
• Work in a time-sensitive environment meeting daily deadlines.
• Adhere to full-time schedule and occasional overtime.

Skills

Subtitle production

Time-stamping

English communication

Deadline management

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Organization

Problem solving

Tools

Subtitle creation software

Windows OS

Job description

The Subtitling QC Technician team is responsible for preparing work materials for translators, running technical checks on translated subtitle files, exporting and delivering files according to the customer delivery specification.

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in various competencies relevant to timed text translation services.
• Time-stamping and spotting, preparing the Source Master Template with timing information and applying it to the texted transcript.
• Perform non-linguistic quality checks on the translated subtitle files.
• Correct non-linguistic errors found during the quality check e.g. positioning, synchronization, reading speed, etc.
• Transcode the translated master file to the delivery specifications.
• Track and update production tasks in proper systems.
• Log and report issues found to facilitate continuous improvement in the production chain.
• Work closely with Project Management team to ensure that production tasks are completed.
• Perform duties in a time-sensitive environment meeting daily delivery deadlines
• Generally work independently within established procedures associated with timed text disciplines
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including, suggesting improvements to workflow and testing new solutions.
• Adhere to full-time schedule and occasionally work overtime when needed.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by her/his manager.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in subtitle production
• Experience working with subtitle creation software

• Highly developed Windows skills, including a strong background and understanding of PC systems, Windows directory structures, asset management and organization.
• Understanding of frame rates, time-code, and aspect ratios.
• Understanding of Time text (subtitle) formats.
• Understanding of Timed text variables e.g. segmentation, reading speed, character limits etc.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English
• Ability to effectively multitask in order to simultaneously execute multiple projects
• Organization skills. Able to prioritize. Results orientated
• Able to make proposals for project management improvement
• Able to suggest new or better procedures
• Able to present creative solutions to problems
• Proactive
• Ability to maintain professionalism and focus under pressure and tight deadlines
• Exceptional problem solving/critical thinking skills

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