Video Captioner / Subtitler

About the Company

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 238 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. We are committed to fostering diverse content and ensuring accessibility for all our viewers through high-quality localization and subtitling efforts.

Job Description

As a Video Captioner / Subtitler at Netflix, you will play a crucial role in making our vast library of content accessible and enjoyable for a global audience. You will be responsible for creating precise and culturally relevant captions and subtitles for a variety of film and television content, ensuring high quality and adherence to Netflix’s style guidelines. This remote position requires a keen eye for detail, excellent linguistic skills, and a passion for storytelling, contributing directly to our mission of entertaining the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate accurate and synchronized captions and subtitles for a wide range of video content (films, series, documentaries).
• Translate and localize subtitles while maintaining the original meaning, tone, and cultural nuances for various target languages.
• Ensure compliance with Netflix's specific style guides, technical specifications, and accessibility standards.
• Perform quality control and proofreading of existing captions and subtitles to ensure linguistic accuracy, grammatical correctness, and perfect synchronization.
• Collaborate with linguistic and post-production teams to resolve any captioning or subtitling issues.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in video captioning, subtitling, or localization (minimum 2 years).
• Exceptional command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard subtitling software and tools (e.g., CaptionMaker, EZTitles, Subtitle Edit).
• Strong understanding of timing and synchronization principles for captions and subtitles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain focus over extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in one or more additional languages relevant to Netflix's global audience (e.g., Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean).
• Experience with accessibility standards (e.g., ADA, WCAG) and closed captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
• Background in linguistics, translation, media studies, or a related field.
• Familiarity with various video content genres and their specific subtitling challenges.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible 100% remote work environment.
• Access to the latest streaming technology and a vast library of content.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a global leader.
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

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