Transcriber/Logger Production Jobs

Company Description

*** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast *** Universal's commitment and how we are making an impact .

Job Description

The Transcriber is responsible for transcribing and captioning news, specials, scripted programs, sports, and a variety of other shows for *** and the *** organization using all types of text-to-speech programs and AI platforms.

Job Duties

• Responsible for writing, timestamping, and performing quality control on all of *** 's closed captioning and subtitle files for broadcast, *** , and *** among others
• Responsible for transcribing shows, promos, movies, and short videos in Spanish with 100% accuracy (proper punctuation, accentuation, tenses and free of misspellings errors)
• Translates television programs, promotional material, films, and short videos without being literal and finding the most native interpretation in the language being translated into
• Performs quality control on text-only and text files with video, both in English and Spanish, whether they are transcriptions or translations, to deliver a final text 100% free of grammatical or contextual errors such as wrong tenses, missing punctuation, improper spelling, or wrong pronouns
• View videos on the platforms to perform quality control of the final product
• Prepares quality reports on both external providers and internal product
• Utilizes software like Dragon Naturally Speaking, Stanza, or any other AI text generators to transcribe or translate audio with the goal of accelerating processes
• Delivers the final product using the established workflows
• Utilizes subtitles created by internal or external transcribers or translators
• Conducts proactive research on any unknown terms for both transcription and translation when delivering a final product
• Works under the direct supervision of Sr Manager, Edit & Language Operations and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by Manager or Supervisor as needed

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Fluent in English & Spanish (both written & verbal)
• Knowledgeable in Spanish Language standards and up to date on current grammatical rules established by La Real Academia de la Lengua Espaola
• Exhibits knowledge of subtitle standards and closed captioning regulations by the FCC.
• Prior experience using technology, such as speech-to-text converters, to speed up translations and transcriptions
• Prior experience using AI programs such as AWS to accelerate translation and transcription processes on a daily basis
• Minimum 2 years of prior/relevant experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior experience with software like Stanza or others to add timestamps preferred
• Exceptional communication, time management, analytical and organizational skills
• Self-starter who exhibits ownership on assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve im *** te problems while building towards long-term goals
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
• Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations
• Ability to effectively be flexible in approach, and respond well to pressure
• Ability to lead and direct others, promote positive work environment and problem solves
• Process oriented, good at identifying and implementing best practices
• Change agent and continuous learner; creative and adaptable when facing challenges
• Demonstration of best-in-class customer ser *** skills and strategic thinking

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered (note job #: )
• Must be willing to work in Miami, FL
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• This position is required to be performed on a hybrid basis from an *** Universal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.