Media Subtitle Translator (English to French)

Work model: fully remote in Poland

What we do

At Cognizant, we are dedicated to helping the world's 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.

Your responsibilities:

• 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.

Skills & Experience:

• 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/

Preferred:

• 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.

  
  

We offer:

• 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.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.