3Play Media is a leading provider of media accessibility and localization solutions. We work with major media brands to ensure that video content is accessible, inclusive, and linguistically accurate across global audiences. We are expanding our network of freelance language experts to support our growing portfolio of subtitling, dubbing, audio description, and transcription projects.
About the Role:Become a Freelance Language Expert Audio Describer with 3Play Media and contribute to high-impact video audio description work. The purpose of audio description is to make the visual content accessible to a blind or low-vision audience. This fully remote, freelance opportunity is ideal for experienced language professionals with expertise in audio description. We are looking for talented creative writers to create, edit, and narrate audio description scripts in German for network and streaming television programming, along with other video content.
What You’ll Do:- Write clear, concise scripts in German describing on-screen visuals in language appropriate to the style and intended audience of the program
- Develop and utilize efficient research methods
- Follow instructions and adapt writing style with feedback given
- Review and edit scripts while providing creative and technical feedback
- Create transcripts or other specialized script files
- Complete projects on schedule within a tight deadline environment
- Document progress of each job using in-house software
- Perform other related and assigned duties
Ideal candidates will be fluent in German and possess strong English language skills. A degree or experience in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or TV/Film Production is a plus, with a degree in Creative Writing a definite asset. The role requires strong creative writing skills and the ability to craft detailed, creative descriptions of on-screen action. Experience in voiceover, acting, radio, or broadcasting is also a plus. Successful candidates will be highly adaptable, with the ability to quickly learn a unique writing style and master various software programs for audio editing and mixing.
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At 3Play Media, we’re transforming the way organizations approach video accessibility and localization—making it faster, easier, and more reliable to reach every viewer. From captions and subtitles to audio descriptions and dubs, our platform streamlines workflows that once took days into just a few clicks. We support thousands of customers across media & entertainment, education, enterprise, and sports—helping them expand their reach and meet accessibility standards with speed and accuracy.
But we’re more than a tech company—we’re a mission-driven team that believes access to content is a right, not a privilege.
Headquartered on Boston’s waterfront, our team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, linguists, and accessibility advocates is driving the future of inclusive and global video.
At 3Play, you’ll find a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether you’re passionate about accessibility, excited by media tech, or simply love working with smart, motivated people, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact here.
Why Work With Us
We really value collaboration and innovation. Everyone here brings something unique and valuable to the table, which is a great environment to be in! We all really value the mission behind our products - to make video content accessible - and that passion makes the work exciting and gratifying. 3Play provides a great environment for growth.
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