Freelance Subtitlers (Hiring Swedish, Danish, Hebrew, Latvian, Slovenian)

We seek freelance subtitlers to join a dedicated team working on content for one of the world’s largest online streaming clients. In this role, you’ll translate, subtitle and QA Audio Visual Trailer assets inline with client-specific guidelines.

We’re hiring native speakers of these languages:

Swedish

Danish

Hebrew

Latvian

Slovenian

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  Subtitling & Translation of AV Trailers

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  Translate actor dialogue in a trailer conforming to visual and technical specifications and deliver as an SRT.

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  Translate on screen text.

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  Translate and suggest forced narratives (a text overlay that communicates plot pertinent, on-screen information)

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  Translation of text for Key Artwork and Digital banners.

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  Quality Assurance of completed subtitling that was carried out by other freelancers.

• Native fluency in one of the above languages

• 5 years of subtitling experience

• Experience with Subtitle Edit

• High level of English

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Able to respond quickly to feedback

• Familiarity using Jira, an asset management tool.

• Can provide a portfolio or samples of your work

Theatrical work is seasonal with high volume throughput expected in the fourth and first quarter. This aligns with major awards and film festivals. During this busy season, we request that you are available to work on a minimum of two titles per week. This work is fast-paced, often with a 24 hour delivery deadline. Prior to beginning work, you’ll agree upon the amount of work you have capacity for on an ongoing basis. The anticipated start date is September 2026 and last through April 2027.

Our rates for this project are calculated as flat fees per asset, designed to provide fair compensation across the body of work

• TEP (Translation and QC combined) - Teaser: $60

• QA - 30/15-second/Teaser: $10

• QA - Full Trailer: $25

We’ll ask you to complete a short subtitling test as well as pass our security screening process which comprises of an online assessment and reviewing a security training video.

We settle invoices through Wise or by bank transfer at the end of month following the month of the invoice. 

• A-player teams: Talent-dense teams that drive remarkable results

• Freedom & responsibility: Context over control; empowered decision-making and ownership

• Candid feedback: Open, timely feedback with positive intent accelerates growth 

• Global-first mindset: Follow-the-sun operations across 118 countries, creativity at scale

• Agile & adaptive: Embrace change, iterate quickly, pivot with purpose

• Data-driven excellence: Informed decisions, meaningful metrics, continuous optimization

• Challenger mindset: Farm for dissent, question assumptions, innovate by design

• CX-obsessed: Fanatical about making customer experience, functional, easy, and enjoyable

• Clear communication: Precise, simple, and direct - we own understanding

• Intelligent failure: Embrace risk, learn from mistakes, sunshine our failures

Ready to create the difference?

Equal Opportunity Employer
Wordbank is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.