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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. This role supports highly confidential content and therefore requires regular on-site attendance to work on secure projects.

Responsibilities

Create English transcription and scripting deliverables, including Spotting Lists, English Dialogue Lists, Closed Captions (CCAP), English SDH, and English Templates.
Utilize WBD-approved in-house tools to transcribe episodic, catalog, and internally approved content.
Accurately transcribe spoken dialogue, narration, and relevant audio cues from audio recordings and video content.
Capture required scripted events such as on-screen text, speaker identification, on- and off-screen indicators, scene descriptions, 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.
Manage assigned workload and meet established deadlines.
Maintain required quality standards for accuracy and speed.
Coordinate with team members on daily assignments.
Use internal tracking tools for work queue management.
Comply with brand standards, departmental needs, and applicable regulations.
Participate in quality assurance feedback cycles and coaching sessions.
Apply feedback to improve transcription accuracy, formatting, and efficiency.
Support testing of new tools or workflows as directed.
Engage in ongoing training to develop technical competency and scripting knowledge.
Provide observations or feedback on tools and processes as appropriate or when requested.

Requirements

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 is required.
Exposure to media, broadcast, streaming, or post-production environments is a must.
Strong command of written English, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage.
Excellent listening skills to accurately transcribe spoken content.
Creating Spotting Lists and Dialogue Lists for Theatrical content experience.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
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 manage time and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Adapt to changing production needs.
Learn new tools, systems, and technical processes.

Skills

Transcription
Captioning
Scripting
Accessibility
Timed text
Written English
Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation
Usage
Listening skills
Formatting
Proofreading
Research
Fact-checking
Productivity tools
Collaboration tools

Location

Remote
In-office

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Not specified

Benefits

Thoughtfully curated benefits

About the Company

Warner Bros. Discovery is home to iconic content and beloved brands, including the world of wizards, dragons, and superheroes.
WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow.
At HBO Max, storytelling takes center stage with bold originals and unforgettable characters.
HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally.
HBO Max is home to the most talked about shows and movies, granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.