Senior Caption Translator & MT Post-Editor

Tongues; United States; Remoto; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tongues is seeking a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join the project team. You will work with other translators and report to the project manager. Your main tasks include translating captions/subtitles, MTPE, and transcreation, with strong language grasp and grammar skills.

You will translate captions, documents, web pages, and software, fix MT-derived issues, and ensure translations stay within word limits without losing meaning. Collaboration across departments is expected.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Translate content within captions/subtitles, documents, web pages, and software.
• Fix incorrect cultural translation issues which were done using Machine Translation (MTPE).
• Ability to limit word count without losing 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.

Conoscenze

Translation

MTPE

Transcreation

Quality assurance

Communication

Multilingual

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics

Strumenti

Trados

MemoQ

CAT tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Tongues is seeking a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join the project team. You will work with other translators and report to the project manager. Your main tasks include translating captions/subtitles, MTPE, and transcreation, with strong language grasp and grammar skills.

You will translate captions, documents, web pages, and software, fix MT-derived issues, and ensure translations stay within word limits without losing meaning. Collaboration across departments is expected.