Keywords Studios

Translator

• Organize and maintain daily and weekly recording schedules for internal and external studios.
• Book voice talents, Artistic Directors, Sound Operators and recording rooms.
• Confirm talent and technical-resource availability.
• Allocate studios and resources and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate between talents, Artistic Directors, Sound Operators, Production Coordinators, Project Managers and the studio team.
• Track schedule changes, cancellations, reschedules, pickups, retakes and urgent operational needs.
• Ensure recording materials and instructions are available before sessions.
• Distribute and track materials securely according to confidentiality requirements.
• Prioritize recording windows and resolve schedule conflicts with Production Coordinators and Project Managers.
• Flag operational risks such as missing materials, resource conflicts and missing confirmations.
• Control physical access for actors and direct them to recording studios.
• Negotiate ad hoc rates according to defined strategy.
• Report project recording status to the Production Coordinator.
• Update calendars, planners, trackers, spreadsheets and planning systems.
• Maintain records of sessions, confirmations, changes, cancellations, reschedules and costs.
• Create and maintain booking and scheduling guidelines and document project requirements.
• Collaborate on process and tool improvements.
• Optimize booth utilization.
• Maintain administrative information for supplies, bookings, session records and payment data.
• Manage paperwork for talents, vendors and external audio resources.
• Obtain signatures and archive contracts, NDAs, Actors’ Agreements and vendor documentation.
• Maintain communication with the local Audio Production Team and internal and external stakeholders.
• Support client-facing activities when required.
• Provide operational support to Production Coordinators and the Recording Studio Manager during absences or workload peaks.

Audio Localization Planning Coordinator

• Organize and maintain daily and weekly recording schedules for internal and external studios
• Book voice talents, Artistic Directors, Sound Operators and recording rooms
• Confirm talent and technical-resource availability
• Allocate studios and resources and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Coordinate between talents, Artistic Directors, Sound Operators, Production Coordinators, Project Managers and the studio team
• Track schedule changes, cancellations, reschedules, pickups, retakes and urgent operational needs
• Ensure recording materials and instructions are available before sessions
• Securely distribute and track materials while following confidentiality requirements
• Prioritize recording windows and resolve schedule conflicts with Production Coordinators and Project Managers
• Flag operational risks in advance
• Control physical access for actors and direct them to recording studios
• Negotiate ad hoc rates according to defined strategy
• Report project recording status to the Production Coordinator
• Update calendars, planners, trackers, spreadsheets and planning systems
• Maintain session, confirmation, change, cancellation, rescheduling and cost records
• Create and maintain booking and scheduling guidelines and document project requirements
• Improve processes and tools to reduce booking errors, costs and inefficiencies
• Optimize booth utilization
• Maintain administrative information for supplies, bookings, session records and payment-related data
• Manage paperwork for talents, vendors and external audio resources
• Obtain signatures and organize and archive contracts, NDAs, Actors’ Agreements and vendor documentation
• Maintain regular communication within the local Audio Production Team
• Address internal and external stakeholder communications promptly and professionally
• Support client-facing activities when required
• Provide operational support to Production Coordinators and the Recording Studio Manager during absences or workload peaks

Content Writer

Freelance Audio Description Scriptwriter - Telugu
 📍 Location: Remote | 💼 Contract: Freelance 
 🎬 Department: Descriptive Video Works (A Keywords Studios Company) 
 🌐 descriptivevideoworks.com 
 
About Descriptive Video Works 
Descriptive Video Works (DVW), an award-winning studio and part of Keywords Studios, is internationally recognized for excellence in Audio Description (AD). We bring visual media to life for blind and low vision audiences—one story at a time. 
From television to streaming, film to documentaries, DVW delivers AD services with precision, cultural sensitivity, and heart. Learn more about our work at descriptivevideoworks.com. 

We’re expanding our global team and looking for experienced Telugu-language Audio Description to join us on a freelance basis. If you're passionate about accessibility and want to help create inclusive media experiences for blind and low vision viewers, we want to hear from you.

Audio Description (AD) Writer - Telugu

Project Manager

• Own end-to-end producing and project management on assigned accounts, including budget creation and management, schedule creation and management, execution, and delivery
• Lead and work alongside Creative and Production teams to deliver projects to a high standard, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate communication, requests, and project requirements with clients directly or via the client servicing team
• Proactively troubleshoot and prevent roadblocks throughout the creative and production project lifecycle
• Arrange briefings, plan, scope, and quote projects
• Assign operators, lead reviews, track costs, and manage project progress
• Monitor burn rate and report and track projects in Airtable
• Manage quality control processes on assigned accounts and projects
• Organise and book resources in collaboration with the wider project management team
• Develop understanding of internal and external talent capabilities, identify resource gaps, and liaise with third-party vendors and freelancers
• Manage projects across Strategy & Creative, Design & Motion, performance marketing, live-action activations, always-on social content, and longer-form content

Digital Media Management Project Manager – Video Games

• Recruit freelance gaming translators, MTPE editors, reviewers, and global partners for multiple AAA game projects
• Work on video game content across shooter, RTS, sandbox, and other genres
• Translate and post-edit scripts, UI, help, and marketing text
• Join translator, MT-post editor, and reviewer pools for various AAA gaming projects

English to Flemish Dutch MT Post-Editors, Translation Partners

• Provide freelance English-to-German subtitle translation and quality control for TV and movie content
• Support localization projects across film, TV, streaming, games, and other entertainment content
• Apply subtitle and dubbing translation expertise to adapt content accurately and appropriately
• Address closed-captioning, subtitling, and technical quality challenges
• Collaborate as part of Keywords Studios’ global localization network

Expert Subtitle Translator, QC

Human Resources

• Process end-to-end timekeeping and monitor attendance through the timekeeping system
• Ensure the accuracy of attendance records for payroll purposes
• Track and monitor employee leave credits and usage
• Prepare attendance reports for approval
• Assist with payroll processing, including clearance and final pay processing for separated employees
• Support monthly and yearly reporting, including annualization and BIR 2316 distribution
• Gather and maintain complete employee documentation, such as contracts, JDs, government IDs, loan information, and bank details
• Assist auditors by providing required support documentation
• Resolve discrepancies in payroll, attendance records, employee information, or documentation
• Provide employee support by ensuring timely responses to inquiries
• Participate in People and Culture programs, projects, and activities
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as defined from time to time

HR Associate, Timekeeper

Graphics Designer

• Create and deliver motion graphics for various media aligned with client needs
• Perform basic editing tasks and create rough sound beds for edit projects when required
• Create graphical templates for other Artists and Clients
• Lead designers and motion artists according to project size
• Support strategic development of the Motion team with guidance and expertise
• Advise on design, editing, and motion elements during ideation
• Initiate projects and deliver innovative solutions using current software and motion graphics techniques
• Collect and compile project files efficiently upon delivery
• Collaborate with Creatives and Artists to bring concepts, scripts, and storyboards to life
• Follow brief guidelines while meeting client expectations
• Support quality-control checks on design and motion projects

Motion Graphics Designer – Freelance

Customer Support

• Monitor the performance and system health of robotic arms deployed at client sites
• Detect anomalies, errors, or performance concerns through observation or automated alerts
• Investigate issues, apply known solutions, and attempt resolution where possible
• Document and escalate unresolved issues based on established workflows
• Share timely updates and status changes in Slack across shifts
• Work with internal escalation teams when issues require further investigation or support
• Communicate clearly about incidents and required actions
• Take occasional calls from clients owning and operating the robots on-site
• Document incident symptoms, actions taken, and resolution outcomes
• Maintain continuity across shifts through written updates and documentation
• Evaluate and escalate external questions or concerns related to robot behavior or system status

Robot Support Specialist

Manager

• Oversee activities and processes related to the configuration, execution, and monitoring of continuous localization deployment workflows
• Manage the full delivery cycles for the client’s products
• Oversee deliverable quality and prioritize tasks for each cycle with the team
• Communicate with development teams to resolve issues and remove blockers
• Create and maintain documentation and operational guides related to delivery processes
• Ensure localization compliance during releases and act as the first responder when issues arise
• Lead the resolution of bugs and issues using dedicated tools and with the relevant teams
• Serve as an escalation point for emerging issues during releases
• Manage risks and resolve issues affecting delivery scope, timelines, and quality
• Track, report, and analyze localization quality KPIs and bug metrics
• Provide regional and central stakeholders with visibility into localization status
• Participate in AQL and test planning, coordinate the vendor side, and advise on workload and operational capacity
• Contribute technical expertise to training, RFCs, and global initiatives
• Train new members of the testing team and provide performance feedback
• Make recommendations regarding productivity and performance
• Coordinate testing strategies and support their execution

Audio Localization Planning Coordinator

Audio Localization Planning Coordinator

Audio Description (AD) Writer - Telugu

Digital Media Management Project Manager – Video Games

English to Flemish Dutch MT Post-Editors, Translation Partners

Expert Subtitle Translator, QC

HR Associate, Timekeeper

Motion Graphics Designer – Freelance

Robot Support Specialist

LQA Release Manager, AQL