Caption Translator -English to Portuguese (Brazilian) Native

About this role

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