Freelance Subtitling Linguist for Xhosa
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 5d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-10). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
United Kingdom, South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe
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The listing
About the company
Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC, a subsidiary of the IMAGICA GROUP, is a global provider of content localization and distribution services for the media and entertainment industry. Built on advanced next generation workflows and operations in Burbank, Culver City, London, Cairo and Cape Town, Pixelogic services the industry’s leading content owners including the major Hollywood studios, broadcasters and digital platforms.
Pixelogic Media provides technology solutions to the entertainment industry. We are responsible for helping Hollywood Studios and content owners to get their content to global audiences by providing all language services including scripting, subtitling, access services and dubbing. Our products and services span the digital spectrum, from enhanced extras packages promoting digital purchase to physical disc authoring.
Our clients include major Hollywood studios and dozens of independent studios. To date, we’ve delivered thousands of titles to iTunes, Google, Netflix, Amazon, and others. We’ve created a large percentage of iTunes Extras titles available on the App Store, developed the specification of and delivered the first Cross-Platform Extras titles, authored more than eight-thousand DVDs, two-thousand Blu-rays, as well as award-winning tablet and mobile apps.
About the role
Due to increased demand for localized content, Pixelogic is looking for experienced Xhosa transcribers and Xhosa-to-English subtitling translators and QCers to establish a professional, high-performing collaboration as part of our language services department with the end goal of servicing our clients’ end-to-end projects.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess a flexible attitude, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. In addition, they must be able to work as part of a team that deals with changing priorities and workloads.
Due to the sensitive nature of the delivery schedule, time flexibility is of paramount importance.
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Transcribe and/or translate Xhosa-to-English or proofread/QC subtitle files using Pixelogic proprietary cloud based subtitling software
- Leverage in-house glossary tool for consistency across products as well as follow client style guide specifications
- Handle rejections/make corrections in files
- Remain current with industry trends, and adapt to evolving client requirements
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive content.
Requirements:
- Xhosa and English bilingual
- Knowledge of other languages is an asset
- Minimum of 1 years of translation and/or proofreading experience required
- Subtitling experience is a plus
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Must have demonstrated ability to accomplish work on a rigorous schedule (on-time delivery and flexible working hours)
- Ability to follow technical / style guide for multiple client content types