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[ABOUT SAGA]
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SAGA Translations is a premier Brooklyn-based translation studio specializing in English subtitles for international news and documentary series. Our work spans from high-stakes politics and emerging technology to on-the-ground conflict reporting. We are proud to partner with industry-leading media outlets such as The New York Times, the BBC, National Geographic, and PBS.
[PROJECT OVERVIEW & QUALIFICATIONS]
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SAGA Translations is seeking experienced linguists to produce US English subtitles (.srt) for raw footage for an upcoming interview about an ongoing trial in Paris.
Subtitlers must have 4+ years of experience delivering time-synced .srts (English subtitles for French), and a proactive approach to research when tackling translations for raw audio.
The time-synced English subtitles (.srt) created by the subtitlers will be essential for the producers and editors as they review, select, and structure the scenes for the final cut.
[TYPE OF FOOTAGE EXPECTED]
The material will mostly consist of sit-down interview footage.
[SCHEDULE]
We are expected to start translation work by Tuesday, January 20th. Subtitles will be due by Thursday, January 22nd. We are hiring multiple contractors to help with this project.
[PAYMENT] Invoices will be paid Net 30 via bank transfer.
[HOW TO APPLY] If you are interested in collaborating on this project, please submit your information via the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/xKEEn3pyFX52PMVG9
Note: We are only hiring individual freelancers at this time. Agencies, please do not apply. Only applications submitted through the form provided will be reviewed.
