Spanish to English Scriptwriter

We are looking for a skilled professional to translate and adapt content from Spanish into compelling English scripts. If you’re fluent in both languages, culturally knowledgeable, and have a talent for storytelling, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Translate spoken Spanish (primarily Mexican Spanish) from video sources into accurate, engaging English scripts.

Create English subtitles for Spanish video clips used in the content.

Adapt translations with cultural nuance and context to fit the documentary narrative.

Collaborate with the channel team to refine content and incorporate feedback.

Organize and manage files, translations, and scripts to meet deadlines.

Requirements

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in both spoken and written Spanish, with expertise in Mexican Spanish.

Native-level proficiency in written English, capable of producing grammatically perfect and engaging scripts.

Translation and Adaptation Skills:

Ability to accurately translate spoken Spanish into English while preserving cultural and contextual nuances.

Cultural Understanding:

In-depth knowledge of Mexican cartels' cultural, social, and geopolitical dynamics and their influence on the USA.

Organizational Skills:

Efficiently manage multiple projects and deadlines while organizing translations, scripts, and subtitles.

Scriptwriting Experience:

Proven experience in writing for YouTube documentary channels or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in content creation for YouTube or digital media.

Familiarity with video editing and subtitling tools is a plus.

If you’re passionate about creating meaningful, impactful content and meet these qualifications, we’d love to have you on our team!

To Apply:

Please send your CV, portfolio, and a sample of your translation or scriptwriting work