Job Description

Job OverviewRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation for localization

• Analyze incoming files to assess their completeness and suitability for localization according to project requirements
• Estimate localization effort
• Raise queries
• Optimize and reorganize project assets
• Extract localizable On-Screen Text from source
• Create project templates for localization (recreation of editable text based on reference and textless videos)
• Planning, Task Distribution, and Teamwork

• Coordinate scheduling with Project Managers
• Allocate tasks among a team of engineers
• Monitor progress and schedules
• Adapt to tight deadlines and last-minute requests
• Escalate and resolve issues
• Cooperate with other teams within and outside of Rich Media Delivery
• Mentor junior colleagues
• Client Interaction

• Attend client calls to discuss technical details and provide support to Client Services team
• Advise on best practices and suggest optimal workflows to meet client needs
• Localization into multiple languages

• Replace On-Screen Text adjustment layout
• Embed/hardcode translated subtitles
• Perform minor edits - product image replacement, scene replacement, object masking/rotoscoping, etc.
• Follow all client-specific instructions and internal procedures
• Encode videos according to delivery specifications
• Quality management

• Ensure that all work is performed according to established procedures
• Check Quality and prepare deliveries as per customer specifications
• Documentation

• Document processes and workflows
• Document client-specific requirements
• Optimization

• Develop new processes and improve existing ones
• Familiarize with new tools and online platforms related to video editing, localization, and AI

REQUIREMENTS:

• English level - proficient (C1) - Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Working hours: 8am EST - 5pm EST (US East Coast hours supporting NASA team)
• Fast and stable internet connection
• Experience and good knowledge of After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro (primarily AE)
• Basic knowledge of After Effects expressions (or JavaScript)
• Basic/Intermediate knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator (focus on text layers)
• Experience and understanding of: bitmap and vector image editing, non-linear video editing, compositing and effects, animation, video encoding, general video production
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of typography and font use
• Competent use of Windows and fundamental IT knowledge
• High level of organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Being hard working, conscientious, proactive, self-motivated
• Strong people skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Put a small picture of a cat in your CV to demonstrate that
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot

NICE TO HAVE:

• Understanding of audio production and editing
• Understanding of subtitling formats and best practices
• Knowledge of Windows scripting and command line
• Knowledge of other video editing software (both offline and online)
• Understanding where automation and AI technology can be implemented to reduce cost and timeline for our clients whilst meeting their quality requirements

WHAT THIS JOB ISNT:

• Shooting videos or editing raw footage
• Creating animations from scratch (except when recreating text animations based on client source)
• Translation
• Subtitle transcription

Life at RWSAt RWS, were here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.We work with over 80% of the worlds top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortunes 20 Most Admired Companies and almost all 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.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 youll love life at RWS. 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 ValuesGet the 3Ps right - Partner, Pioneer, Progress - and we\xc2\xb4ll Deliver together as One RWS.For further information, please visit: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 characteristicsRecruitment Agencies: RWS Holdings PLC does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward any unsolicited resumes to any RWS employees. Any unsolicited resume received will be treated as the property of RWS and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such resume will be considered null and void.

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