Subtitler

Red Bee was born in media and for the past 15+ years we have made significant contributions to the development of the global media industry, empowering the world’s strongest media brands, broadcasters and content owners to instantly connect with audiences anywhere at any-time. Our partners include BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Canal+, ExtremeE, TV5MONDE and many others.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture and an innovative and engaging environment where employees enhance their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values and guiding principles.

Access Services connects deaf and hard of hearing viewers, and blind and partially sighted viewers, to thousands of hours of content through subtitling, signing and audio description.

Access Services operates in the broadcast environment, providing a service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Live subtitles are produced primarily using voice recognition software and a process called ‘re-speaking’ which involves subtitlers repeating words/dialogue, whilst additionally voicing in punctuation and other commands.

Red Bee Media’s live subtitling output includes national and regional news, live sport and high-profile events such as Wimbledon and Prime Minister’s Question Time.

This role would be ideally suited to graduates with strong language and communication skills, and an interest in the media. Candidates must be based in the UK and willing to work remotely.

Applicants must have access to a suitable homeworking space, with high-speed internet and a UK TV licence.
 

What you will do:

• Pre-recorded subtitles are time-coded to ensure subtitles match the audio track and are produced ahead of broadcast using a variety of processes. Subtitlers need to consider factors such as reading speeds, descriptive labels and how best to convey the flavour and feel of a programme
• Subtitlers provide live and pre-recorded subtitles for a wide range of television output in a way that conveys the intentions and information of the original content to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Subtitlers must be prepared and able to work on a rotational shift pattern covering a range of shifts.
   

You will bring
Linguistics:

• An extremely high standard of English and the ability to proofread, review and correct own work as well as text and scripts created by others to ensure 100% accuracy
• Able to edit written text or soundtrack into clear, easy-to-read subtitles which retain the full sense and flavour of the programme
• Experience of using proofreading and editing skills is essential
• A clear and confident speaking voice
• Computer literate, with good keyboard skills and a comfort using complex software.

Adaptability:

• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and processes and react positively to change
• Able to provide high quality subtitles for a broad range of programming including news and current affairs, live sport, documentaries, music events, children’s programming, dramas and soaps
• Resilience and strong time-management skills. Able to work under pressure, prioritise and produce high quality subtitles to tight deadlines
• Able to remain calm, think quickly and make good editorial decisions within the unpredictable and pressurised environment of live television.

Teamwork:

• Able to work co-operatively with others as part of a team. Able and willing to share and receive information.

Motivation:

• Show initiative and the ability to work flexibly and/or adapt to changing circumstances
• A commitment to continuous improvement in performance on a team and individual basis.

Knowledge:

• An understanding of the difficulties hearing-impaired people face when watching television
• An awareness of, and interest in, the work of Red Bee Media and its Access Services team
• A keen interest in current affairs, television, politics and sport.