About the role: 

• Writing English dub adaptations for live action and animated film, television, and streaming productions from a wide range of original languages and clients. This task includes:
  • Taking translated materials and finding creative ways to rewrite dialogue to meet a high standard of characterization, naturalism, readability, and on-screen lip sync without sacrificing original meaning and intention.
  • Delivering a comprehensive final script, making sure to spot any missing lines, reactions, breaths, Walla (crowd) cues, etc. to facilitate the ease of recording in-studio.
• Performing adaptation fixes and quality checks, as well as script conforms as needed

About you

• Native fluency in English
  • Knowledge of other languages is desired but not necessary. You will be working with materials that have already been translated into English for localization.
• A creative writing background with an emphasis on crafting natural dialogue
• Previous experience in the dubbing industry
• An analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail
• A sharp eye for lip sync and ear for spoken rhythm
• Strong computer literacy (PC and Mac)
  • Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word), Google Drive, database software, etc.
• Working knowledge of the dub scripting tool VoiceQ Writer for Mac OS
• The ability to work independently with excellent organizational and time management skills
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills to enable effective creative collaboration with directors and dubbing producers

Interested in working at VSI?