Oct 20

Job: Language Coordinator – TVT (Los Angeles, USA)

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Position: Language Coordinator, Language and Localization
Posted by: TVT
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Contract: Part-Time

Thanks to JET alum Alex Scotcher who works for TVT for the following job opening:

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About TVT

TVT works with some of the world’s best-known entertainment brands such as BBC Worldwide, Discovery, A&E and Scripps International to bring their programming to the screen in multiple languages. We offer managed services to help broadcasters and streaming service providers version, comply, localize and deliver their programming worldwide. We take pride in delivering excellence.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Language Coordinator to lead a fast-growing team of translators / subtitlers. Reporting to the Head of Localization, the Coordinator will manage a team working on a high volume contract. They must be very well organized, able to manage their own time and priorities, and communicate effectively with both team members and management.

The Coordinator is the primary point of contact for multiple freelancers, and the ability to build strong relations and manage expectations in this highly demanding and fast paced industry is vital.

Principal Duties

  • Coordinate translation, subtitling and quality control of TV show / movie files
  • Assist the global team with recruitment and management of in-house and freelance linguists
  • Hiring and training new recruits and feeding back to linguists
  • Ensure timely deliveries to clients
  • Facilitate project workflow and help manage the language database
  • Work closely with a global network of coordinators

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

  • Essential
    • Competence with Mac, PC and MS Word, Excel and databases
    • Fluent in English
    • Minimum one year experience of language project coordination
  • Beneficial
    • Recruitment experience
    • Professional translation skills
    • Knowledge of subtitling software
    • Familiarity with subtitle quality control
    • Latin American Spanish (primary language)

Personal Skills

  • Working under pressure – able to maintain close attention to detail, multi-task and deliver to tight deadlines. Works pro-actively and on own initiative in high a pressure, fast-paced environment. Open to alternative ways of working
  • Communication – strong written and verbal skills. Able to express information clearly and concisely. Strong team player
  • Organization – excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills. Resourceful. Punctual and able to manage own time

Job Type: Full time 1 year contract (shorter term also considered)

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday  0930 – 1730 (earlier / later starts also considered)

Application Process: If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply, please send a cover letter and CV to losangeles@tvt.biz


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