Freelance Turkish-to-English Subtitling Linguist

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess a flexible attitude, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. In addition, they must be able to work as part of a team that deals with changing priorities and workloads.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of subtitle file creation, depending on assignment, whether Conforming, Translating or Proofreading/QC’ing of subtitle files using Pixelogic and/or client's proprietary cloud-based subtitling software
• Leverage in-house glossary tool for consistency across products as well as follow client style guide specifications
• Handle rejections/make corrections in files
• Remain current with industry trends, and adapt to evolving client requirements
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive content.

Requirements:

• Native or near-native English proficiency
• Advanced or native proficiency in Turkish
• Minimum of 2 years of professional Turkish-to-English subtitling translation and/or proofreading/QC experience
• Professional experience with film, television, streaming, or other audiovisual content
• Excellent English writing skills, with strong attention to accuracy, grammar, punctuation, tone, and natural phrasing
• Ability to accurately understand and translate Urdu-language audiovisual content into natural English subtitles
• Ability to follow client-specific style guides and technical specifications
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines and accommodate short turnaround times
• Ability to work with cloud-based subtitling tools and platforms