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What Translation+ Is Translation+ is our pre-vetted bench of elite freelance talent - the people we ... Whether you specialize in film and video, experiential, digital, social or integrated campaign ...

What Translation+ Is Translation+ is our pre-vetted bench of elite freelance talent - the people we ... Whether you specialize in film and video, experiential, digital, social or integrated campaign ...

Data Product Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the ... Business Translation & Stakeholder Partnership * Partner with stakeholders to understand business ...

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How much do film translation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for film translation in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for a professional working in Film Translation?

A typical day in Film Translation involves watching assigned films or video content, translating dialogue and captions, and creating time-coded subtitles or dubbed scripts that align with the on-screen action. Professionals often work with specialized software to ensure accurate timing and localization, adjusting phrasing to fit cultural context and mouth movements for dubbing. Collaboration with directors, editors, and linguistic reviewers is common to ensure high-quality outputs. The role may be deadline-driven, with periods of intensive work, and can involve both independent tasks and teamwork depending on the project's scope.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Film Translation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Film Translation, you need fluency in at least two languages, strong cultural knowledge, and proficiency in audiovisual translation methods. Familiarity with subtitling software (such as SDL Trados or Aegisub), time-coding tools, and sometimes industry-recognized certifications are typically expected. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong communication skills help set translators apart in this field. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate and engaging translations that preserve the artistic intention and narrative flow of the original film.

What is a Film Translation job?

A Film Translation job involves converting a film's dialogue, subtitles, and other text elements from one language to another while preserving cultural nuances and meaning. This role typically includes script translation, subtitle creation, and dubbing adaptation to ensure accuracy and engagement for international audiences. Film translators work closely with linguists, scriptwriters, and voice actors to maintain the film's original intent and tone.

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Infographic showing various Film Translation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Senior Creative Higher Education Engagement Manager (Film Schools)

Senior Creative Higher Education Engagement Manager (Film Schools)

Adobe

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Role Overview

Adobe is seeking a strategic leader with deep experience in the creative industries to drive adoption and long-term preference for Adobe creative and generative AI workflows across top film-focused higher education programs through faculty partnerships, curriculum integration, and industry workflow alignment.

WhatYou'llDo

  • Academic & Executive Relationships:Build relationships with film faculty, chairs, and deans and advise on curriculum modernization, generative AI adoption, and industry-aligned creative workflows.

  • Film Workflow & Curriculum:Translate real-world and forward-facing workflows into course and assignment recommendations that you deliver to faculty.

  • Generative AI Leadership:Guide responsible adoption of generative AI in higher ed programs and educate faculty and students on use cases, authorship, and ethical considerations.

  • Adoption Programs:Develop and scale faculty programs, course pilots, portfolio initiatives, and industry-connected capstones that drive product adoption.

  • Training Programs: enable and lead a team of training partners on top creative and AI workflows

  • Market & Product Insight:Deliver structured insight on competitive tools, generative AI perception, and workflow gaps to influence Product, PMM, and GTM strategy.

  • Community & Evangelist Ecosystem:Develop advocates across faculty, industry practitioners, and creative technologists to scale reach and impact of our platform through trusted voices and peer-led adoption.

  • Cross-Discipline Account Strategy:Partner with design and creative education evangelists to align institutional strategy, executive messaging, and cross-discipline creative workflow storytelling.

Who You Are

  • Workflow Authority:Deep credibility in professional film workflows, with knowledge of the film industry as a plus.

  • Executive Influence:Proven ability to influence academic leadership and complex institutions.

  • AI Leader:Practical and informed perspective on technology in creative production.

  • Workflow Translator:Skilled at turning complex creative workflows into teachable, scalable models.

  • Academic Experience:Experience teaching, lecturing, or developing curriculum in creative education.

  • Community Building:Experience with pulling together a community of faculty members in digital or physical forums.

  • Cross-Discipline Exposure:Experience working across various business and creative teams

  • Project Management:Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution-defining scope, aligning teams, managing timelines and resources, and delivering high-impact outcomes in creative and academic environments.

  • Credentials:8+ years leading creative initiatives in industry and/or higher ed. Degree or equivalent experience in a film field; background spanning creative fields

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We're on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.


Let's Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including ourvalues and culture,focus on people, purpose and community,Adobe for All, comprehensivebenefits programs, thestories we tell, thecustomerswe serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be anEqual Employment Opportunityemployer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Learn more.

Adobe strives to ensure our Careers website and recruiting process are accessible to everyone. Should you have a disability or specific need, please email accommodations@adobe.com for help accessing our website or completing the application. You can also call +1 408-536-3015.

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think aboutAI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $148,900 -- $271,500 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $187,500 - $271,500 In New York, the pay range for this position is $187,500 - $271,500 In Illinois, the pay range for this position is $168,100 - $243,400

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives through a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until at least the date and time above. This timing is in Pacific Time and aligns with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We're on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.


Let's Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $125,500 -- $226,700 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $156,500 - $226,700

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


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About Adobe

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Adobe for All is our vision to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across our company and in our communities. We’re focused on creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce; unleashing the full potential of every employee; and driving meaningful impact for Adobe, our industry, and society at large. Creativity has the power to unite us and inspire us to change the world. Through a vision we call Creativity for All, we’re empowering millions of people of all ages and backgrounds to express themselves, reach their full potential, and share their diverse perspectives with the world. We’re committed to advancing the responsible use of technology and driving a positive environmental impact through sustainability and climate action. Our innovations are making a significant impact across AI ethics, security, privacy, trust and safety, accessibility, and sustainability.

Industry

Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Jose, CA, US

Year founded

1982