Linguistic Specialist
Deluxe Entertainment
London, UKThis was removed by the employer on 9/17/2021 7:17:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Deluxe is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibility tasks are assigned to each specialist dynamically, based on workload, availability and specialization.
• Quality Control of subtitle files for theatrical projects for worldwide markets
• A variety of production tasks that require applied language skills, such as spotting, timing, translation, proof, reworking repurposed material, corrections, foreign dialogue verification
• A variety of production tasks that require technical skills, using proprietary and commercial software, including script cleaning, rendering of subtitle images, video ingest
• Creation of subtitle files in your native language, including transcription from audio, translation from template, translation from audio, adaptation from existing material
• Communicate with the coordinators and account managers responsible for overseeing the projects
• Ensure that deadlines are met
Other Responsibilities
• Testing and debugging of proprietary software
• Contribute actively to the training of new employees and serve as a mentor as to training approaches used by team; provide input for evaluations
• Maintain and update guidelines for internal use
• Maintain and update work instructions and checklists for departmental staff
• Create ad-hoc workflows for one-off special projects
• Create work instructions for new procedures
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving, decision-making, and keeping abreast of new procedures
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Journalism, Communications or Translation (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in editorial, proofreading and/or translation
• Excellent command of English, and at least one other language
• Strong analytical skills
• Broad cultural knowledge and wide range of interest
• Team player, detail-oriented, ability to multitask and work under pressure of a deadline
• Good command of Microsoft Windows systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Background in audiovisual and film production an asset
Reporting
• Position reports to Senior Linguistic Specialist, Production Support Services