Senior Specialist, English Transcription

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are

When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.

Your New Role:
The English Transcriber Specialist supports the creation of English scripting and transcription deliverables to ensure technical accuracy consistency and timely delivery within WBDs localization lifecycle. The role applies foundational knowledge of scripting and accessibility materials while working within established processes tools and specifications.

The English Transcriber Specialist is part of a collaborative team that supports global localization and accessibility initiatives. The role focuses on accurate transcription consistent formatting quality execution and ongoing skill development while adapting to evolving technologies and workflows.

Key Responsibilities...

ENGLISH TRANSCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The English Transcriber Specialist is responsible for creating English transcription and scripting deliverables including but not limited to Spotting Lists English Dialogue Lists Closed Captions (CCAP) English SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) and English Templates

• The role utilizes WBDapproved inhouse tools to transcribe episodic catalog and internally approved content. Responsibilities include attentively listening to audio recordings and video content to accurately transcribe spoken dialogue narration and relevant audio cues.

• The English Transcriber Specialist captures required scripted events such as onscreen text speaker identification on and offscreen indicators scene descriptions where applicable and basic annotation including sensitive events. The role performs self review and proofreading to ensure transcripts are free of grammatical spelling punctuation and formatting errors.

• Additional responsibilities include researching names terminology locations and references using approved sources; applying WBD formatting standards and templates consistently; escalating unclear audio or creative ambiguities to the appropriate reviewer; maintaining confidentiality for sensitive or restricted content.

• Manage assigned workload; meet established deadlines; maintain required quality standards for accuracy and speed; coordinate with team members on daily assignments; and use internal tracking tools for work queue management.

• All work must comply with brand standards departmental needs and applicable.

LEARNING DEVELOPMENT & PROCESS SUPPORT

• Participates in quality assurance feedback cycles and coaching sessions and applies feedback to improve transcription accuracy formatting and efficiency.

• The role supports testing of new tools or workflows as directed and engages in ongoing training to develop technical competency and scripting knowledge.

• Provide observations or feedback on tools and processes as appropriate and/or when requested.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• The role participates in team meetings and training sessions

• Works with the manager to review individual productivity and quality metrics

• Assists with basic reporting or data gathering as needed.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Hands-on experience in transcription captioning scripting accessibility timed text or a related field.

• Experience using transcription captioning or subtitling software is required.

• Exposure to media broadcast streaming or postproduction environments is preferred.

• The role requires a strong command of written English including grammar spelling punctuation and usage as well as excellent listening skills to accurately transcribe spoken content.

• Must demonstrate attention to detail the ability to follow established specifications and workflows solid formatting and proofreading skills and the ability to research and factcheck information.

• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools is expected along with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal peers.

• The role requires the ability to manage time and priorities in a deadline driven environment adapt to changing production needs and learn new tools systems and technical processes.

Not Required but preferred experience:

• Typing speed of 6075 words per minute is preferred.

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