NBCUniversal
Media
Transcriber
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“Transcriber at NBCUniversal. Skills: Transcription, Captioning, Translation. Transcribe and caption news. Transcribe and caption specials”
Industry & Context.
Work in Colombia, Travel, Work overtime, Work on weekends, Short notice availability, Submit COVID-19 attestation, Submit vaccination record, Adhere to COVID-19 policies, Contribute from office minimum 4 days/week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Fluent in English & Spanish, Knowledgeable in Spanish Language standards, Knowledge of subtitle standards, Knowledge of closed captioning regulations, Prior experience using speech-to-text, Prior experience using AI programs, Minimum 2 years of prior/relevant experience
Nice to Have
Prior experience with Stanza, Exceptional communication skills, Exceptional time management skills, Exceptional analytical skills, Exceptional organizational skills, Ability to multitask, Ability to work in fast paced environment, Ability to work in deadline driven environment, Accustomed to working in a team, Ability to build rapport with clients, Ability to manage expectations, Ability to be flexible in approach, Ability to respond well to pressure, Ability to lead and direct others, Ability to promote positive work environment, Ability to problem solve, Process oriented, Good at identifying best practices, Good at implementing best practices, Change agent, Creative when facing challenges, Adaptable when facing challenges, Best-in-class customer service skills, Strategic thinking
What You'll Do.
Transcribe and caption news
Transcribe and caption specials
Transcribe and caption scripted programs
Transcribe and caption sports
Transcribe and caption other shows
Write closed captioning files
Timestamp closed captioning files
Perform quality control on closed captioning files
Perform quality control on subtitle files
Transcribe shows in Spanish
Transcribe promos in Spanish
Transcribe movies in Spanish
Transcribe short videos in Spanish
Translate television programs
Translate promotional material
Translate short videos
Perform quality control on text files
Perform quality control on text files with video
View videos for quality control
Prepare quality reports
Utilize software to transcribe audio
Utilize software to translate audio
Deliver final product
Utilize subtitles created by others
Conduct research on unknown terms
Complete assigned tasks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with internal teams; Work with external providers; Collaborate with all levels
Full Job Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. The Transcriber is responsible for transcribing and captioning news, specials, scripted programs, sports, and a variety of other shows for Telemundo and the NBC 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 Telemundo’s closed captioning and subtitle files for broadcast, Peacock, and Netflix among others * Responsible for transcribing shows, promos, movies, and short videos in Spanish with 100% accuracy (proper punctuati
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