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Audio Description (AD) Script Writer - Mandarin (simplified)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native speaker of Mandarin
  • Understanding of audio description guidelines and best practices
  • Minimum of 1 year of proven Audio Description script writing or AD script QC
  • Good English comprehension

Responsibilities

  • Write and/or proofread Mandarin (simplified) audio description narration scripts for film and television content
  • Meet deadlines as determined by DVW Project Manager and communicate any issues that could impact the delivery of the script
  • Ensure that AD scripts meet DVW's and client's quality standards
  • QC/proofread AD scripts by other writers

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Quality Control
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Keywords Studios

Video Games & Interactive Entertainment

Keywords Studios is an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond. We bring to life digital content that entertains, connects, challenges and educates people worldwide. Established in 1998, and now with more than 65 facilities in 22 countries strategically located in Asia, the Americas, Australia and Europe, we provide integrated art creation, marketing services, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services across more than 50 languages and 16 games platforms to a blue-chip client base of more than 950 clients across the globe. Explore our LinkedIn page to learn more!

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryVideo Games & Interactive Entertainment
Company size10001

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Job description

Descriptive Video Works (owned by Keywords Studios www.keywordsstudios.com) is recognized in the audiovisual industry as a best in class provider of Audio Description (AD): https://descriptivevideoworks.com/ for blind and low vision audiences. DVW is seeking experienced freelance Mandarin (simplified) language audio description scriptwriters who share our commitment to accessibility to join our growing international team.

Overview:

  • Write and/or proofread Mandarin (simplified) audio description narration scripts for film and television content.
  • Ability to meet deadlines as determined by DVW Project Manager and communicate any issues that could impact the delivery of the script.
  • Ensure that AD scripts meet DVW's and client's quality standards.
  • QC/proofread AD scripts by other writers.
  • Work with other writers in a collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to work remotely.

Requirements

  • Commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
  • Native speaker of Mandarin.
  • Understanding of audio description guidelines and best practices
  • Minimum of 1 year of proven Audio Description script writing or AD script QC
  • Mastery of Mandarin written grammar and elements of style.
  • Good English comprehension.
  • Experience in media production, localization or copywriting a plus.

Benefits

Fully remote work from home.

Flexible hours.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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