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Meta

Video Streaming and Broadcast Engineer

Fremont, CA · Remote

$160K/yr

Champion the adoption and integration of internal and external AI-based captioning and translation services to enhance video accessibility * Travel when required globally to support tentpole and high ...

Meta

Video Streaming and Broadcast Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$160K - $223K/yr

Experience in building and maintaining good relationships with business partners • Experience with video accessibility, such as captioning and translation services • Knowledge of any programming ...

HeyGen

Data Infrastructure Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$115K - $151K/yr

These systems are essential for powering our innovative applications, including Avatar IV, Photo Avatar, Instant Avatar, Interactive Avatar, and Video Translation. Your role will be crucial in ...

HeyGen

Head of Developer Experience

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Translate the full developer platform (V3 API, CLI, MCP, Skills) and core models (Video Agent, Avatar IV, Video Translation, Lipsync) into developer-native messaging that resonates in technical ...

HeyGen

Head of Developer Experience

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... IV, Video Translation, Lipsync) into developer-native messaging that resonates in technical communities. • Build HeyGen's presence where developers live: GitHub, Hacker News, X, Discord ...

Translation Commons

Content Coordinator

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Translation Commons is looking for a Content Coordinator to work on content development, and ... Optimize keywords and coordinate with other teams to create engaging text, image, video content to ...

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How much do video translator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for video translator in California is $56,451.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,400.00 and $56,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a video translator?

A Video Translator is responsible for translating spoken or written content in videos from one language to another while maintaining accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and context. They may also provide subtitles, voiceovers, or dubbing to ensure that the content is accessible to a wider audience. This role requires strong language skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of regional dialects and cultural differences. Video Translators often work with media companies, content creators, or localization teams to adapt videos for international audiences.

What does a video translator do?

A Video Translator's daily tasks often include watching source videos, accurately translating spoken content, and synchronizing subtitles or preparing scripts for voice-overs. You may need to use specialized software to time subtitles and ensure that translations fit the allotted space and timing constraints. One of the main challenges is maintaining the original tone, humor, and intent while adapting content for cultural relevance and clarity. Video Translators frequently collaborate with editors, project managers, and quality assurance specialists to deliver polished, high-quality final products. This role is dynamic and deadline-driven, requiring adaptability and strong organizational skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a video translator?

To thrive as a Video Translator, you need fluency in at least two languages, deep understanding of cultural nuances, and experience in audiovisual translation, such as subtitling or voice-over work. Familiarity with industry-standard translation software (like SDL Trados, MemoQ) and video editing tools (like Adobe Premiere Pro or Aegisub) is typically required and beneficial. Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and effective cross-cultural communication set exceptional candidates apart. These abilities ensure both linguistic accuracy and seamless integration of translated content into diverse multimedia formats.

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Infographic showing various Video Translator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% As Needed, 47% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 73% In-person, 9% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,451 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Translator I - (Bilingual Japanese / English)

Sega of America

Irvine, CA • On-site

$30/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Hybrid Work Model
#LI-hybrid
Job Summary:
SEGA of America is seeking a Translator I to help deliver top-class, Japanese products to Western markets.
Our translators are specialists in the Japanese language and work closely with a team of fellow translators alongside a partnered editing team. The primary responsibility is to provide raw Japanese-to-English translations and support the editors as they craft them into evocative, meaning-faithful English localizations. This includes dialogue, narrative text, system messages, and other in-game content, all of which should accurately reflect the intent, tone, and experience of the original Japanese source and while resonating with Western audiences.
We are seeking candidates for this position who are passionate about video games, language, cross-cultural storytelling, and who bring a friendly, professional, and collaborative approach to their work.
Translators who consistently demonstrate a sustained, high-quality performance for a prolonged period may be considered for future lateral growth opportunities.
This is a hybrid position, with employees expected to be in-office on specified days each week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Translate game text, scripts, manuals, web content, QA bugs, and other materials from Japanese to English with accuracy and attention to context.
  • Create preparation materials for localization, such as terms list, character descriptions, voiceover scripts, and related documentation.
  • Become familiar with assigned projects by playing builds, creating summaries, and sharing relevant information with the project team.
  • Collaborate with editors, translators, and project team members on assigned projects; communicate in person and via messaging tools to clarify game text and resolve issues.
  • Coordinate with Project Leads to track progress and receive translation guidance.
  • Attend daily/weekly project-specific meetings as required.
  • Attend voiceover recording sessions as needed, either for in-studio or remote sessions.
  • Update and maintain translation style guides, glossaries, and story bibles for assigned projects.
  • Stay current with video game trends, game terminology, first-party naming conventions, and relevant subcultures.
  • Solve localization challenges by finding effective English equivalents for Japanese nuances such as jokes, idioms, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Project Leads, Senior Translators, Lead Translators, or Localization Management.
  • Other responsibilities are performed as assigned or needed.

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Working in-office is an essential function of this position. This requirement of face-to-face interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork. In-office attendance is required for the following reasons:
    • For effective supervision of employees and our work product, which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance, which includes meetings to review work product, deadlines, and status.
    • To foster communication and collaboration among team members, which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas, quick access to team members to enable collaborative problem-solving, and stronger cohesion among co-workers and within teams.
    • To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation.
    • To enhance understanding of our stakeholders' work and business needs, facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow, and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes.
  • Typically has 1-2+ years of translation experience
  • Fluency in Japanese (written and verbal) is required, basic English grammar skills are also required.

Bonus:
  • Passionate and active video game players.
  • Knowledge of SEGA's IPs.
  • Understanding of Japanese culture.

Career Progression & Leveling:
Translator roles are structured across three levels: Translator I, Translator II, and Translator III. Progression is based on demonstrated proficiency, competencies, and seniority.
Core Competencies (Required at All Levels)
  • All Translators are expected to consistently demonstrate the following competencies:
    • Performance: Quality, proactiveness, meticulousness, knowledgeable
    • Timeliness: Regularly hits or surpasses average quotas, attendance punctuality, meeting punctuality, quick to follow up on tasks/requests
    • Communication: Highly communication, asks/answers questions, quick to inform/reply, raises attention to issues in a timely manner
    • Consistency: Reliability, self-management, strong and regular demonstration of all other competencies

Proficiencies
  • QA Bridge:
    • Demonstrate continued and reliable support of QA during LQA period, for bug fixing, bug translations (J>E or E>J), etc.
  • Marketing Bridge:
    • Demonstrate continued and reliable support of Marketing for promotional materials, interview translations/editing, collaboration requests, etc.
  • VO Support:
    • Demonstrate continued and reliable support of PD, VO actors, and VO directors during recording and post-recording, such as pacing, line read accuracy, performance assistance, audio checks, etc.
  • Project Archivist
    • Demonstrate continued and reliable support of our own Localization department during and after a project period by archiving project information, archiving post-mortems and other administrative information, updating story and character content, etc.

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