Specialist, English Transcription

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a global entertainment company celebrated for its iconic content, from magical worlds to real-life wonders. It thrives on the creativity of storytellers, innovators, and technologists who bring popular characters and engaging stories to audiences worldwide. WBD supports employees with career growth opportunities, benefits, and tools for personal and professional development.

Role Overview

The English Transcription Specialist plays a crucial role in generating precise English language transcription and scripting outputs. This role ensures high technical accuracy, consistent formatting, and punctual submissions within WBD's localization process. This position works closely with a global team dedicated to localization and accessibility, focusing on transcription quality, process adherence, and continuous skill enhancement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create various English transcription and scripting products such as Spotting Lists, Dialogue Lists, Closed Captions (CCAP), SDH Subtitles, and Templates.
• Utilize WBD-endorsed internal tools to transcribe episodic, catalog, and approved internal content by carefully capturing spoken dialogue, narration, and relevant audio cues.
• Include scripted elements like on-screen text, speaker identification, scene descriptions, on/off-screen indicators, and annotations for sensitive content, while conducting thorough self-review and proofreading to eliminate linguistic and formatting errors.
• Research proper names, terminology, and references using approved resources and apply WBD formatting standards rigorously. Escalate unclear audio or ambiguous creative elements for review and preserve confidentiality of sensitive material.
• Manage assigned tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards; collaborate with team members on daily workload; use internal tools for work tracking.
• Ensure all deliverables align with brand guidelines, departmental requirements, and applicable regulations.

Continuous Learning and Process Assistance

• Engage in quality assurance reviews and coaching sessions to refine transcription accuracy, format consistency, and efficiency.
• Participate in testing new transcription tools or workflows and pursue ongoing training to deepen technical expertise in scripting.
• Offer constructive feedback on tools and processes when requested.

Administrative Duties

• Attend team meetings and training programs to stay updated.
• Collaborate with management to assess individual productivity and quality metrics.
• Support basic reporting and data collection tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Practical experience in transcription, captioning, timed text, accessibility services, or related fields.
• Familiarity with transcription, captioning, or subtitling software is essential.
• Prior exposure to media, broadcasting, streaming platforms, or post-production environments is advantageous.
• Strong command of written English including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and listening skills for accurate transcription.
• Meticulous attention to detail and competency in adhering to formatting standards and completing thorough proofreading.
• Capability to research and verify information independently.
• Competency in productivity and collaboration tools with effective teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, adapt to changing production demands, and master new technologies and processes.

Preferred but not mandatory

A typing speed between 60 to 75 words per minute is desirable.

Work Arrangement

This position follows a hybrid work model, combining remote work with in-office attendance in agreement with the Line Manager. Adjustments to the work model may occur as required by business needs with appropriate notice.

Inclusion Statement

Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing all qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.