Specialist, English Transcription
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Job Summary
Storytelling is and will always be the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first audience-focused tech-forward globally scaled.
Here youll work with talented teams that move fast think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high champion the best ideas and win together earning the trust of our employees creators partners and audiences every day.
If youre energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology wed be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LETS GO!
HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally and were just getting started. Were home to the most talked about shows and movies granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO Harry Potter DC Warner Bros. ID Adult Swim A24 and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career were hiring!
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Your New Role
The English Transcriber Specialist supports the creation of English scripting and transcription deliverables for entertainment content ensuring technical accuracy consistency and timely delivery within WBDs localization lifecycle. The role applies foundational knowledge of scripting accessibility materials and entertainment media content while working within established processes tools and specifications.
The English Transcriber Specialist is part of a collaborative team supporting global localization and accessibility initiatives across film television streaming and other entertainment media content. The role focuses on accurate transcription consistent formatting quality execution and ongoing skill development while adapting to evolving technologies and workflows.
If you have experience transcribing captioning or creating accessibility materials for entertainment media content and are looking to contribute to global content localization we encourage you to apply.
This role supports highly confidential content and therefore requires regular on-site attendance to work on secure projects.
Key Responsibilities...
The English Transcriber Specialist is responsible for creating English transcription and scripting deliverables including but not limited to Spotting Lists English Dialogue Lists Closed Captions (CCAP) English SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) and English Templates.
The role utilizes WBD-approved in-house tools to transcribe episodic catalog and internally approved content. Responsibilities include attentively listening to audio recordings and video content to accurately transcribe spoken dialogue narration and relevant audio cues.
The English Transcriber Specialist captures required scripted events such as on-screen text speaker identification on- and off-screen indicators scene descriptions where applicable and basic annotation including sensitive events. The role performs self-review and proofreading to ensure transcripts are free of grammatical spelling punctuation and formatting errors.
Additional responsibilities include researching names terminology locations and references using approved sources; applying WBD formatting standards and templates consistently; escalating unclear audio or creative ambiguities to the appropriate reviewer; maintaining confidentiality for sensitive or restricted content.
Coordinate assigned workload; meet established deadlines; maintain required quality standards for accuracy and speed; coordinate with team members on daily assignments; and use internal tracking tools for work queue management.
All work must comply with brand standards departmental needs and applicable.
Qualifications & Experience...
Hands-on experience in transcription captioning scripting accessibility timed text or a related field within the entertainment media broadcast streaming or post-production industry.
Experience using transcription captioning or subtitling software is required.
Experience working with film television streaming or other entertainment media content is required.
The role requires a strong command of written English including grammar spelling punctuation and usage as well as excellent listening skills to accurately transcribe spoken content.
Must demonstrate attention to detail the ability to follow established specifications and workflows solid formatting and proofreading skills and the ability to research and fact-check information.
Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools is expected along with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal peers.
The role requires the ability to coordinate time and priorities in a deadline-driven environment adapt to changing production needs and learn new tools systems and technical processes.
Not Required but preferred experience:
Typing speed of 6075 words per minute is preferred.
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About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company comprised of three business segments: Studios Direct-to-Consumer and TV Media. Skydances portfolio unites legendary brands including Paramount Warner Bros. HBO and HBO Max Paramount Pluto TV CBS CNN CBS Sports TNT Sports Nickelodeon Cartoon Network MTV Food Network BET HGTV and Comedy Central.
Some Important Details
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based this includes consideration without regard to race color ethnicity national origin citizenship status religion or belief sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age marital status pregnancy parenthood physical or mental disability genetic information military or protected veteran status union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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