Freelance Subtitlers (Hiring Multiple Languages)

THE ROLE

We seek freelance subtitlers to join a dedicated team working on content for one of the worlds largest online streaming this role youll translate subtitle and QA Audio Visual Trailer assets inline with client-specific guidelines.

Were hiring native speakers of these languages:

Swedish

Danish

Hebrew

Latvian

Slovenian

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Subtitling & Translation of AV Trailers

• Translate actor dialogue in a trailer conforming to visual and technical specifications and deliver as an SRT.

• Translate on screen text.

• Translate and suggest forced narratives (a text overlay that communicates plot pertinent on-screen information)

• Translation of text for Key Artwork and Digital banners.

• Quality Assurance of completed subtitling that was carried out by other freelancers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Native fluency in one of the above languages

• 5 years of subtitling experience

• Experience with Subtitle Edit

• High level of English

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Able to respond quickly to feedback

BONUS

• Familiarity using Jira an asset management tool.

• Can provide a portfolio or samples of your work

SEASONAL WORK & WORKLOAD

Theatrical work is seasonal with high volume throughput expected in the fourth and first quarter. This aligns with major awards and film festivals. During this busy season we request that you are available to work on a minimum of two titles per week. This work is fast-paced often with a 24 hour delivery deadline. Prior to beginning work youll agree upon the amount of work you have capacity for on an ongoing basis. The anticipated start date is September 2026 and last through April 2027.

RATES

Our rates for this project are calculated as flat fees per asset designed to provide fair compensation across the body of work

• TEP (Translation and QC combined) - Teaser: $60

• QA - 30/15-second/Teaser: $10

• QA - Full Trailer: $25

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Well ask you to complete a short subtitling test as well as pass our security screening process which comprises of an online assessment and reviewing a security training video.

PAYMENT

We settle invoices through Wise or by bank transfer at the end of month following the month of the invoice.

WORK AT WORDBANK
Join a team that collaborates with incredible clients on global creative production that ignites your ambition fuels your creativity and pushes your drive to new heights. Youll show up as your true self work with great people and put your smarts to work.

OUR IMPACT
Built for marketing and creative localization at scale we help global streaming brands reach and inspire users wherever they are in the world. We partner with our clients to deliver locally impactful creative that drives seamless UX and meaningful engagement. Its our frame of mind that sets us apart rooted in operational excellence elevated by human creativity and guided by triple bottom line standards of people planet and profit.

OUR PEOPLE
As a certified B Corp and Investors in People Gold employer (top 16%) were as serious about our people and planet as we are about performance. Human creativity drives everything we do so we do everything we can to empower our people. Wordbankers live work and play globally bringing their perspectives to help drive meaningful outcomes contribute measurable value and create the difference.

THE WORDBANK WAY

• A-player teams: Talent-dense teams that drive remarkable results

• Freedom & responsibility: Context over control; empowered decision-making and ownership

• Candid feedback: Open timely feedback with positive intent accelerates growth

• Global-first mindset: Follow-the-sun operations across 118 countries creativity at scale

• Agile & adaptive: Embrace change iterate quickly pivot with purpose

• Data-driven excellence: Informed decisions meaningful metrics continuous optimization

• Challenger mindset: Farm for dissent question assumptions innovate by design

• CX-obsessed: Fanatical about making customer experience functional easy and enjoyable

• Clear communication: Precise simple and direct - we own understanding

• Intelligent failure: Embrace risk learn from mistakes sunshine our failures

Ready to create the difference

Equal Opportunity Employer
Wordbank is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse inclusive team. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of race color age religion gender identity sexual orientation disability status or any other protected characteristic.