#Trainee subtitler software#

Our visit itinerary includes an outline of who we are and what we do a basic laying-out of why Access Services exists and an introduction to our main clients. Over the course of two days we devised the basics of a half-day tour, designed to give undergraduates a really good ‘taste’ of our industry and showing them what life is like for a frontline subtitler.

Last year we developed the concept of a University Outreach project, with the aim of fostering relationships between Ericsson’s Access Services team and academic institutions.Įarlier this year, we held a planning session in our Glasgow office. We need the right people for the job, and once we’ve got them, the focus is on nurturing and developing talent like any other top employer. In terms of recruitment it’s a tall order, but just now we’re looking to widen our outlook and attract new interest.

#Trainee subtitler software#

On top of all that, a subtitler needs to be fully across the material covered, and able to adapt to ever-evolving technology and software - all within a team structure. A certain kind of brain is needed for the concurrent listening, processing, respeaking, and editing we do for every section of live TV. Excellent grammar, proofreading and editing abilities are an absolute must.

We’re an uncommon lot, us subtitlers, and to work within this niche industry, a very particular set of skills are required. That said, it’s not something just anyone can walk into. But while most people consider watching TV as entertainment, for us it’s most definitely a job. Yes, it certainly is a privilege to get paid to work on a Premier League match, breaking news story or an episode of the latest TV drama. Subtitling news, sport and feature shows is a lot of fun.