Casual Live Subtitler

Job Description

Job
Casual Live Subtitler

Company

As the world's leading multidisciplinary service provider, Deluxe underpins the media and entertainment industry, servicing content creators and distributors including Netflix, WarnerMedia , The Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Apple, Viacom, NBCU, Google, AT&T and many others, by providing Global Content Distribution, Localization, Accessibility and Mastering while leading end-to-end innovation with unparalleled scale and agility across the Streaming, Theatrical, Broadcast and Mobile landscapes. With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 4000
of the most talented and experienced industry individuals worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com

Location: UK, Remote

Position Summary

Deluxe is currently looking for a freelance Live Unit Subtitler. Do you have a keen interest in news and sport? Are you all about multi-tasking? Then this could be the role for you! Here at Deluxe, we are looking for sharp Live Subtitlers who will be working on a wide range of clients.

Role and Responsibilities
• The overall job purpose is to produce and deliver subtitles for live programming across all clients. The department operates a 24 x 7 x 365 service and, as such, there is a requirement to work shifts, which currently include a mixture of weekend and split shifts on a regular basis.
• To accurately use re-speaking techniques and to understand Dragon Naturally Speaking voice-recognition software to generate live subtitles for instant transmission of a standard to be compliant with Ofcom guidelines and client SLAs.
• To communicate with the appropriate newsroom editor and/or technical staff to obtain relevant information.
• To exhibit the communication skills necessary to liaise with colleagues and newsroom contacts.
• To log and report all failures in transmission to the appropriate person or people and/or to complete the Fault log and to liaise effectively with the Technical Services department on site.
• To exhibit quick reactions and responses to transmission operational problems and escalate in line with the Deluxe Escalation Policy.
• Any other reasonable assigned duties.

Key Requirements
• An interest in, and in-depth knowledge of, sport and current affairs is a must
• Sufficient knowledge and the ability to use subtitling software and, with training, to be able to absorb new versions or systems as introduced.
• Sufficient knowledge and the ability to use other software such as MS Word, Excel and Xytech Mediapulse.
• Ability to adapt to different subtitling styles to meet changing needs of clients and, where necessary, to improve output.
• Literacy commensurate with the position
• Familiarity with programme compliance issues
• Flexible with regards to working hours

Diversity Statement

Deluxe is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.  Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on race, colo u r, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj18ke-3-15-6-77-42 in your application.