Subtitling Specialist (Japanese Speaker)

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Giza, EGY
In-Office
Junior
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Performs Japanese subtitle QC, QA, conformance, and technical reviews. Checks timing, formatting, synchronization, readability, and compliance with client specifications and style guides. Resolves linguistic and technical issues, prepares subtitle assets for OTT, broadcast, and digital platforms, maintains workflow documentation, and supports localization training and continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC provides distribution services and technology solutions to the entertainment industry. We help studios, broadcasters and digital retailers localize and distribute their feature and episodic titles to global audiences on-time and with superior quality.

Our service offerings cover end-to-end workflows including language services such as scripting, subtitling, access services, dubbing, text and metadata localization in over 50 languages. Our technical services master and prepare this content in all distribution products including digital cinema, digital media and physical media (Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD).

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Japanese Subtitling Specialist to perform subtitle QC, QA, and technical reviews for Japanese-language content. The successful candidate will help ensure subtitle assets meet client specifications and quality standards for global distribution.


Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Japanese Studies, Media, or related field.
    • Japanese language proficiency JLPT N3 or higher is required.
    • Strong Japanese and English language skills.
    • 1-3 years of experience in subtitling, localization, translation, or media operations.
    • Familiarity with subtitle standards and QC processes.
    • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
    • Experience with subtitling tools (EZTitles, OOONA, Subtitle Edit, Canvas, etc.) is a plus.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

    • Perform QC, QA, conformance, and technical checks on subtitle assets.
    • Review subtitle timing, formatting, synchronization, and readability.
    • Ensure compliance with client specifications and style guides.
    • Identify and resolve linguistic and technical issues.
    • Prepare and deliver subtitle assets for OTT, broadcast, and digital platforms.
    • Maintain workflow documentation and quality checklists.
    • Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Support other localization tasks as assigned.

Why should you join us?

At Pixelogic, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and engaging environment. Our comprehensive benefits include top-notch medical and social insurance fully covered for you and your family, ongoing training and development opportunities, and fun department outings to boost team spirit. Enjoy delicious catered meals, unlimited snacks and drinks, and a fun office activity area for games and stress relief. We also provide free internet for remote work, convenient office transportation, and a rewarding referral bonus system.


Benefits

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Japanese Studies, Media, or a related field
  • Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N3 or higher
  • Strong Japanese and English language skills
  • 1-3 years of experience in subtitling, localization, translation, or media operations
  • Familiarity with subtitle standards and QC processes
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Experience with subtitling tools such as EZTitles, OOONA, Subtitle Edit, or Canvas
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The Company
HQ: Burbank, California
2,002 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Pixelogic provides next-generation distribution solutions for studios, broadcasters and digital retailers. OUR MISSION To help our media and entertainment customers build more efficient supply chains, more valuable products, and larger global audiences. WORLD CLASS TEAM Our team is comprised of subject matter experts and industry craftsmen who are passionate about their work, each having an extensive background working on the world’s most respected feature and episodic titles. We cultivate an open and transparent atmosphere that values integrity, continuous improvement and achievement. Our clients benefit from our forward looking approach and relentless commitment to customer service. SECURITY FIRST Our commitment to content security is foundational to our company. Every employee is involved in our security program, which includes hundreds of physical and electronic security controls. We are directly engaged with the various security organizations within the media and entertainment industry including the Content Delivery & Security Association (CDSA) and now the Trusted Partner Network (TPN). Our research and development group builds proprietary content protection solutions to fortify our overall security mission. Net-net, we are fully committed to the safeguarding of our customer’s content and our security program is constantly evolving and continuously improving.

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