Caption Translator - Malay

We are hiring a Caption/Subtitle Translator to join our project team. You will work alongside other translators and report directly to the project manager. Your main tasks will include translating captions/subtitles, Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE), and Transcreation. To succeed in this role, you should have a natural understanding of the 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 a 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 and translation software.
• Resolve issues associated with translation, localization, and culture.
• Engage with other departments to provide translation services.
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible.

Below are the qualifications expected of a translator:

• Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics.
• Minimum four years experience in the translation field.
• Proficiency in any Translation Management System tools and software.
• Knowledge of the translation process, terminology, and localization techniques.
• Familiarity with localization guidelines and standards.
• Ability to convert written materials into a second language.
• Excellent translation, writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in at least two of the target languages.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Additional certification in Linguistics is a plus.