Media Transcription Project Coordinator (Buenos Aires)

Job description

The TransPerfect Corporate Media Transcription team is in search of a Project Manager who has an eye for detail, and can seamlessly manage multiple projects at once, work independently and a true passion for the localization and accessibility industry.

Position Summary

The position of Transcription Project Manager is a key player on the global corporate media team. Project Managers execute all transcription projects from the start to finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion.

Individuals in this role will have an opportunity for a Project Management-oriented career path.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the entire lifecycle and budget of transcription projects.
• Creating subtitles and voiceover scripts, predominantly in English, for various verticals within the corporate industry
• Transcribing either from an audio file or video file, or updating/revising/correcting client provided documents in different formats.
• Timecoding and positioning text in subtitling software to time source-text to source-audio/video
• Researching words/names/concepts/facts: using dictionaries, online dictionaries or existing online reference material (e.g. YouTube, client websites, etc.)
• Following client-specific style-guides and technical specifications
• Updating internal project management systems to confirm project status and coordinate with global production teams.
• Checking final deliverable files against the source to make sure product meets client needs/specifications.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in subtitling and proficiency using subtitling tools
• Natural curiosity to learn and experiment with new processes and technologies
• Excellent prioritization and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong understanding of subtitling rules, formatting and accessibility standards
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and follow client specific guidelines

Education and/or Experience

• Fluent in English
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience working in transcription or a similar role.
• Strong Office 365/computer skills.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In order to apply please submit your CV in English