Translate Subtitles for WFF Youth Film Festival into Malay
Quick answer
FAO MYS is seeking a remote entry-level translator to translate film subtitles and toolkit materials from English into Malay for the WFF Youth Film Festival in Malaysia.
- Role
- Translate Subtitles for WFF Youth Film Festival into Malay
- Organization
- FAO MYS
- Location
- Malaysia (Online)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The role involves translating film subtitles and toolkit materials from English into Malay for the WFF Youth Film Festival. The goal is to increase accessibility and reach for youth and stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific regarding agrifood systems and gender equality. Volunteers will work in teams to ensure cultural relevance and accuracy.
What you'll do
- Translate subtitle files from English into Malay
- Review translations for accuracy, readability, and cultural relevance
- Adapt terminology and expressions while preserving original meaning
- Support quality assurance through peer review
- Contribute to the translation of Film Impact Screening toolkits
What it takes
- Age between 18-35 years old
- Intermediate or advanced English proficiency
- Advanced or native proficiency in Malay writing and translation
- Experience with content localization (preferred)
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Experience in global initiatives, professional translation experience, exposure to ag1food systems and development issues, cross-cultural collaboration, networking opportunities with FAO stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is an online volunteer position, allowing for remote work from any location, specifically targeting those who can translate into Malay.
What is the compensation for this role?
No specific compensation is mentioned in the posting; it is a volunteer opportunity.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must be between 18-35 years old and possess advanced or native proficiency in Malay with intermediate to advanced English skills.
How can I apply for this role?
Interested candidates should submit a motivation statement highlighting their translation experience and any affiliation with an FAO national Youth chapter.
How to apply
Apply directly on FAO MYS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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