Subtitler - Welsh Speaking - Remote Working

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 improve their potential every day. Our employees live our vision, core values and guiding principles.

About this opportunity

This is fully remote, homeworking role and you can be based anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales.

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 to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing and translation subtitles to allow viewers access to programmes in languages other than their own. 

Live subtitles are produced primarily using voice recognition software and a process called re-speaking. As well as repeating words, subtitlers speak punctuation and other commands. Red Bee Media’s live subtitling output includes national and regional news, Newyddion, Yr Wythnos, live sport and high profile events such as Wimbledon and Prime Minister’s Question Time and the National Eisteddfod. 

Pre-recorded subtitles are time-coded to ensure subtitles match the audio track, and are produced using a variety of processes. In addition to the words themselves, file subtitlers need to consider such factors as reading speeds, descriptive labels and how best to convey the flavour and feel of a programme.

Access Services operates in the broadcast environment, providing service 24 hours a day, seven day a week. Subtitlers must be prepared and able to work on a rotational shift pattern covering a range of shifts. 

What you will do

• Produce 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 e.g. Pobol y Cwm.
• Edit written text or soundtrack into clear, easy-to-read subtitles which retain the full sense and flavour of the programme.
• Proofread, review and correct own work as well as text and scripts created by others to ensure 100% accuracy.

You will bring:

• A good understanding of spoken Welsh to enable translation into a high standard of written English, including spelling, grammar and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience of using proofreading and editing skills
• A clear and confident speaking voice.
• Able to remain calm, think quickly and make good editorial decisions within the unpredictable and pressurised environment of live television.
• An understanding of the difficulties hearing-impaired people face when watching television.
• An interest in, and a wide knowledge of, a very wide range of television output, and an awareness of ongoing developments in the broadcasting industry.

Why join Red Bee?

At Red Bee you will join an international team, collaborating to deliver outstanding media experiences through forward-thinking solutions and services. You will work with colleagues who share a passion for media and clear sense of integrity in the workplace. In your day to day, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest and most innovative media companies in the world, using leading media technologies and systems to deliver our services. Here you can bring your unique talents, skills and perspectives to the table and collaborate in an openminded and inclusive environment.

What happens once you apply?

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Req ID: 707995