Transcription Specialist

The Media Services department at RWS provides transcription, subtitling, audio (voice over), video localization and accessibility solutions in over 80+ languages . We help our clients communicate with global audiences on time and with superior quality.

Due to rapid expansion in video services, we are looking for a highly motivated Transcription Specialist with experience managing audio-visual projects in a multilingual environment to join our fast-growing global production team. The successful applicant will join part of a dynamic team working on a diverse range of project types across some of the world’s biggest brands.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to join a globally recognized company and further their career in the multimedia localization industry. The first 12 months of the contract will focus on creating a specific training plan for the candidate for working in the Multimedia team in RWS, giving the candidate the opportunity to see all different aspects of production and develop their expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcription of media assets and origination of subtitles
  • Transcription and captioning - Spotting of subtitles
  • Technical and Linguistic Quality control of subtitle files
  • Alignment
  • Accessibility Services
    • SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of hearing)
    • Audio Description
    • Descriptive Transcript for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• Planning and scheduling of multi-lingual subtitling projects, coordinating delivery schedules and workflows with the team and external resources as required.
• Administrative tasks including creating quotes and maintaining inboxes.
• Vendors management and support to Supply chain for expansion of freelancer pool.
• Assisting senior team members with subtitling queries and requests as well as Audio script preparation.
• Assisting senior team members with ad hoc tasks including testing of new tools and software, providing feedback on accounts and general KPIs and providing support on pricing proposals/RFQs.
• Mentoring and Training junior team members

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 2 years subtitling experience and/or multimedia project management experience in relevant sectors:
  • Video production
  • Audio (voice over) production
  • Translation
• Native English speaker
• Knowledge of 1 or more foreign languages
• Technical knowledge of subtitle formats, process, specifications, guidelines and software
• Knowledge of Accessibility guidelines (SDH and Audio Description)
• Organized with ability to prioritize
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive approach to deliver outstanding results

Education

• Language degree specialization in Audio-visual/Screen Translation, or completion of one or more modules in this area

At RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.

As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.

We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.   

Over the past 20 years we’ve been evolving our own AI solutions as well as helping clients to explore, build and use multilingual AI applications. With 45+ AI-related patents and more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, we have the experience and expertise to support clients on their AI journey.

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.

We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise. 

RWS Values

Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as One RWS.

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