Rachel Jones
Who am I?
I'm a native English linguist specialising in subtitles and voice-over.
As video content has become increasingly prominent online, so have subtitles. But not all subtitles out there are made to a professional quality.
It's my aim to improve the consistency and readability of audiovisual translations, while
bringing foreign content to an English-speaking audience.
A subtitler who can spot
Subtitle translators with timecoding skills are hard to come by. Luckily, I have an MA in Audiovisual Translation from the University of Leeds,
which equipped me with the technical skills to create accurate subtitles, including captions for Deaf and Hard-of-hearing viewers.
I not only create well-presented subtitles that follow target-country standards, but I also understand how viewers process subtitled text,
which is important when deciding which translation strategies to employ and when.
Trilingual and counting
I also have a BA in French and German from University College London, during which time I lived in Berlin and Montpellier, studying at Humboldt University of Berlin and Paul Valéry University. I love exploring new countries, but I somehow end up back in the same cities, catching up with old friends and continuing to immerse myself in the source culture of the texts I'm translating.
Although I love life abroad, living in the UK helps me to ensure my translations are idiomatic and without source interference, as I can keep up to date with terminology, phrasing and style in my native language.
The expertise of an agency
Before setting up my own company, I worked as an audiovisual project manager. I was responsible for handling subtitling, voice-over, typesetting and translation projects in all languages, from Latin American Spanish to Arabic, Gujarati and Bengali. I created subtitle templates, quality checked translations and resynchronised subtitles against target voice-over on a daily basis.
This means I can now offer the expertise of an agency to deliver high-quality translations at a fraction of the price.
Part-time noise maker
When I'm not at my desk, you'll find me drumming in an Afro-Brazilian band called Katumba. I've played in some incredible gigs, including Reminisce festival at the M&S Arena, the Eurovision Yellow and Blue Submarine Parade and various Halloween parades around Liverpool. I also help facilitate drumming workshops for well-being and team-building. In addition to drums, I play piano, having achieved ABRSM Grade 7. One day I will make it to Grade 8!
Let’s talk!
Want to learn more about how I can help you?
Email me:
rachel@rjtranslation.co.uk
Call me:
+447305185583
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