Media Subtitle Translator (English to French)
Work model: fully remote in Poland
What we do:
At Cognizant, we are dedicated to helping the worlds leading companies build stronger businesses - helping them go from doing digital to being digital.
In Poland, our offices are located in Gdansk, Wroclaw, and Kraków. With the capacity to support various clients, we offer a world of opportunities for both professionals and graduates. You can expect five-star training, a chance to realize your career goals, and a range of benefits. Be Cognizant!
About the role:
Responsible for translating and localizing subtitles for television shows, films, documentaries, and other media content from English to French. Ensures linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and technical compliance with subtitle standards.
- Translating spoken English dialogue into French while preserving tone, context, and cultural nuances.
- Editing subtitles and aligning them with audio cues and visual pacing, ensuring readability and timing accuracy.
- Proofreading and reviewing subtitles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Collaborating with quality assurance teams to implement feedback.
- Ensuring all deliverables meet platform-specific technical and linguistic guidelines.
- French Proficiency: Native or near-native (C1/C2); strong grasp of regional dialects and cultural references.
- English Proficiency: Strong comprehension of spoken and written English (C1).
- Experience: 1–2 years in subtitle translation/editing.
- Skills: Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable with media content.
- Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Film Studies or related field.
- Experience with streaming platforms and accessibility standards.
- Familiarity with tools like Subtitle Edit, Phrase AI, or EZTitles.
- Extensive benefits package: (private medical healthcare including dental care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits),
- Full equipment and paid training provided from the first day of work,
- Open-minded and multinational environment,
- Opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on the development,
- Professional development and a clear career path,
- Training & development opportunities including language courses.