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Overview
The work can include condensing dialogue, translating soundtracks, using captioning software, editing video timing and describing relevant scene information for accessibility.
In job descriptions, look for subtitling software, transcription, speech recognition, grammar, media adaptation, foreign-language translation, scene descriptions, surtitles and video editing.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Subtitling work combines language, timing and media production. The subtitler listens closely, condenses speech without losing meaning, places text against the picture and may describe sound or scenes for accessibility.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes captioning software, transcription methods, grammar, translation, speech recognition and video editing. Specialization can focus on audiovisual translation, live captions, surtitles or accessibility for viewers with hearing loss.
Salary context
Salary context depends on language pair, turnaround time, live or recorded format, technical timing demands, accessibility requirements, review responsibility and whether the work is freelance, project-based or in-house.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward audiovisual translator, caption editor, localization coordinator, quality reviewer, accessibility specialist or media production roles that need strong language judgment.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention language pairs, media type, subtitle format, software, timing standards, character limits, hearing-accessibility work and whether translation is expected or only same-language captioning.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Translation and interpretation activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include localiser, translator and lawyer linguist.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Interpreters and Translators
27-3091.00
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
74.3Translation and interpretation activities
Alternative labels
Occupation group
translator (2643.6)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ec2c0655-5ba0-4cc8-860a-977f73b37f34 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2643.6.2 |
| ISCO group | 2643 |
| Concept type | Occupation |