Caption Translator - English to Persian(Farsi)

This is a remote position.

We are hiring a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will work alongside othertranslators and report directly to the project manager. Your main tasks will include translating captions/subtitle, Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE), Transcreation etc. To succeed in this role you should have a natural understanding of 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 andtranslation 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 degreein communications or linguistics
• Minimum four years experience in the translation field
• Proficiency in any TranslationManagement System toolsand software
• Knowledge of the translation process, terminology, and localization techniques
• Familiarity with localization guidelines and standards
• Ability to convertwritten materials into a second language
• Excellent translation, writing, andcommunication skills
• Fluency in at least two of the target languages
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Additional certification in Linguistics is a plus

Originally posted on Himalayas