Turkish Caption Translator & Localization Specialist

tongues; Fatih; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongues is hiring a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will translate captions/subtitles, MTPE, and Transcreation across media and software, reporting to the project manager.

You should have a strong grasp of grammar, two languages minimum, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining cultural accuracy. This role requires collaboration with other departments and QA for translations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics
• Minimum four years experience in the translation field
• Proficiency in 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

Responsibilities

• Translate captions/subtitles, documents, web pages, and software
• Perform MTPE and Transcreation
• Fix incorrect cultural translation issues from MTPE
• Maintain translation database using Translation Management Software
• Provide quality assurance for translations
• Work with a wide range of media and translation software
• Resolve translation, localization, and cultural issues
• Engage with other departments to provide translation services
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible

Skills

Translation

MTPE

Transcreation

QA process

Collaboration

Media workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics

Tools

Translation Management System

Job description

Tongues is hiring a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will translate captions/subtitles, MTPE, and Transcreation across media and software, reporting to the project manager.

You should have a strong grasp of grammar, two languages minimum, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining cultural accuracy. This role requires collaboration with other departments and QA for translations.