Sr Transcriber

NBCUniversal

Sr Transcriber

Miami, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Senior Transcriber is responsible for transcribing and captioning news, specials, scripted programs, sports, and various other shows for Telemundo and the NBC organization. The role includes transcribing Spanish audio into Spanish text, summarizing and translating content into natural, high-quality English, and performing quality control (QC) of transcriptions and translations completed by others. The Senior Transcriber will also utilize text-to-speech programs and AI platforms to ensure accuracy and efficiency while making manual adjustments for precision.

    Job Duties

    • Responsible for writing, timestamping, and performing advanced quality control (QC) on all closed captioning and subtitle files for broadcast, Peacock, and Netflix, both live and offline.
    • Accurately transcribes shows, promos, movies, and short videos in Spanish with 100% precision (correct grammar, punctuation, accentuation, and tenses), serving as the go-to expert for team guidance on quality standards, grammar rules, and feedback.
    • Translates television programs, promotional material, films, and short videos, ensuring the most native and culturally relevant interpretation, avoiding literal translations.
    • Performs in-depth QC on text-only files and video files, in both English and Spanish, guaranteeing final content is grammatically and contextually flawless (correct tenses, punctuation, spelling, and usage).
    • Oversees live captioning QC, identifying errors in real time and producing reports to refine workflows, enhance accuracy, and contribute to AI glossary and model updates.
    • Creates and analyzes weekly quality and productivity reports, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring team-wide excellence in deliverables.
    • Performs proactive research to resolve unknown terms during transcription or translation, ensuring the highest quality output.
    • Utilizes advanced tools and software, such as Dragon Naturally Speaking, Closed Caption Creator, or any other AI-based technology, to enhance efficiency and meet tight deadlines while leveraging automation to maintain high-quality standards.
    • Collaborates with internal and external transcribers or translators, reviewing and refining subtitle files to align with established workflows.
    • Demonstrates expertise in dubbing workflows as needed, ensuring consistency between captions and localized audio.
    • Contributes to the refinement of AI workflows, ensuring timely turnaround of deliverables while adhering to team parameters and client specifications.
    • Provides updates to leadership on progress and assists with special projects or other tasks as needed.
    • Works under the direct supervision of the Sr Manager, Edit & Language Operations and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by Manager.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Requirements:

    • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
    • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish with advanced proficiency in English grammar, syntax, and language structure.
    • Proven ability to transcribe Spanish audio accurately into Spanish text.
    • Skilled in translating Spanish content into natural, idiomatic English, capturing the tone, intent, and meaning without relying on literal translation.
    • Exhibits comprehensive understanding of subtitle formatting standards and closed captioning regulations, including compliance with FCC guidelines in English and Spanish.
    • Prior experience utilizing transcription and translation tools, including speech-to-text software (e.g., AWS, Stanza, CCC, OOONA) and AI-driven solutions to streamline workflows.
    • Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools for transcription and translation processes, including contributing to workflow optimization and model updates.

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Familiarity with dubbing processes, including managing dubbing assets and ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy.
    • Exceptional communication, time management, analytical and organizational skills
    • Self-starter who exhibits ownership on assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building towards long-term goals
    • Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
    • Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
    • Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations
    • Ability to effectively be flexible in approach, and respond well to pressure
    • Ability to lead and direct others, promote positive work environment and problem solves
    • Process oriented, good at identifying and implementing best practices
    • Change agent and continuous learner; creative and adaptable when facing challenges
    • Demonstration of best-in-class customer service skills and strategic thinking

    Additional Requirements:

    • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )
    • Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
    • Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
    • Must have a valid driver’s license
    • As this is a critical operations position, candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
    • Must be available to work (whenever necessary for show production) early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
    • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
    • Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
    • This position is required to be performed on a Hybrid basis from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

    Additional Information

    As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.