Freelance Translator (Remote)

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company seeks a Freelance German Translator to adapt video scripts and descriptions from English to German. The role involves using AI tools for translation and voice generation, ensuring culturally relevant and engaging content for young audiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in translating from English to German.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted translation and voice generation tools is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail in maintaining tone and meaning of original scripts.
• Ability to comprehend source material thoroughly.
• Experience in translating or localizing content for a young audience is a plus.
• Knowledge of German pop culture, slang, idioms, and trendy terms is beneficial.
• Self-motivated and reliable with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Translate scripts from English to German using AI tools.
• Proofread and refine AI-generated translations for accuracy and natural language.
• Adapt sentence length for dubbing suitability while maintaining original meaning.
• Ensure translations are culturally relevant for the German audience.
• Deliver high-quality translations on demand and meet deadlines.
• Utilize AI-based voice generation tools for creating voiceovers for video content.
• Collaborate with the production team to maintain high-quality standards.

Skills

• Proficiency in German and English.
• Experience with AI translation tools.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.

Education

• Relevant experience in translation or linguistics preferred.

Tools

• AI translation tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Eleven Labs).
• Voice generation tools (e.g., Eleven Labs).