RWS Holdings plc is a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. Through content transformation and multilingual data analysis, our unique combination of technology and cultural expertise helps our clients to grow by ensuring they are understood anywhere, in any language.
Our purpose is unlocking global understanding. By combining cultural understanding, client understanding and technical understanding, our services and technology assist our clients to acquire and retain customers, deliver engaging user experiences, maintain compliance, and gain actionable insights into their data and content.
We work with over 80% of the world\'s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune\'s 20 \'Most Admired Companies\' and of the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.
Founded in 1958, RWS is headquartered in the and publicly listed on , the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).
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Job Purpose
The Media Services department at RWS provides transcription, subtitling, audio (voice over) and video localization solutions in over 80+ languages. We help our clients communicate with global audiences on time and with superior quality.
Due to rapid expansion in video services, we are looking for a highly motivated newly graduated linguist with a specialization in audio-visual to join our fast-growing global production team on an initial Intern 12 month FTC basis. The successful applicant will join part of a dynamic team working on a diverse range of project types across some of the world\'s biggest brands. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start their career in media localization.
Key Responsibilities
Transcription of media assets
Origination of subtitles
Transcription and captioning - Spotting of subtitles
Technical and Linguistic Quality control of subtitle files
Alignment
SDH
Coordinating delivery schedule with the team
Coordinating workflow with external resources as required
Vendors management and support to Supply chain for expansion of freelancers pool
Assisting senior team members with subtitling queries and requests
Assisting senior team members with ad hoc tasks including Audio script preparation
Skills & Experience
Language degree specialization in Audio-visual/ Screen Translation, or completion of one or more modules in this area.
Native English speaker.
Knowledge of 1 or more foreign languages.
Technical knowledge of subtitle formats, process, specifications, guidelines and software
Knowledge of Accessibility guidelines (SDH and Audio Description).
Organized with ability to prioritize.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Proactive approach to deliver outstanding results.
Life at RWS - If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then love life at RWS.
Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career.
In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.
RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.