Specialist, English Transcription

About the Role

The English Transcriber Specialist supports the creation of English scripting and transcription deliverables for entertainment content, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency and timely delivery within WBD's localization lifecycle. The role applies foundational knowledge of scripting, accessibility materials and entertainment media content while working within established processes, tools and specifications. The specialist is part of a collaborative team supporting global localization and accessibility initiatives across film, television, streaming and other entertainment media content, with a focus on accurate transcription, consistent formatting, quality execution and ongoing skill development. The role supports highly confidential content and therefore requires regular on-site attendance to work on secure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Create English transcription and scripting deliverables, including Spotting Lists, English Dialogue Lists, Closed Captions (CCAP), English SDH and English Templates.
• Use WBD-approved in-house tools to transcribe episodic, catalog and internally approved content, attentively listening to audio recordings and video content to accurately transcribe spoken dialogue, narration and relevant audio cues.
• Capture required scripted events such as on-screen text, speaker identification, on- and off-screen indicators, scene descriptions where applicable, and basic annotation including sensitive events.
• Perform self-review and proofreading to ensure transcripts are free of grammatical, spelling, punctuation and formatting errors.
• Research names, terminology, locations and references using approved sources.
• Apply WBD formatting standards and templates consistently.
• Escalate unclear audio or creative ambiguities to the appropriate reviewer.
• Maintain confidentiality for sensitive or restricted content.
• Coordinate assigned workload, meet established deadlines and maintain required quality standards for accuracy and speed.
• Coordinate with team members on daily assignments, use internal tracking tools for work queue management, and comply with brand standards and departmental needs.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in transcription, captioning, scripting, accessibility, timed text or a related field within the entertainment media, broadcast, streaming or post-production industry.
• Experience using transcription, captioning or subtitling software.
• Experience working with film, television, streaming or other entertainment media content.
• Strong command of written English, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and usage.
• Excellent listening skills to accurately transcribe spoken content.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow established specifications and workflows.
• Solid formatting and proofreading skills.
• Ability to research and fact-check information.
• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal peers.
• Ability to coordinate time and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs.
• Ability to learn new tools, systems and technical processes.

Preferred Skills

• Typing speed of 60-75 words per minute.

Workplace

• Onsite working: all working hours and days, regardless of shift pattern, are carried out at the place of work.
• The role supports highly confidential content and requires regular on-site attendance to work on secure projects.
• Skydance or the line manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice.

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