Mandarin Dubbing Localization Experts Needed

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are seeking experienced Mandarin Dubbing Localization Experts to help refine and elevate the quality of AI-powered dubbing for serialized video content translated from English into Mandarin. This role sits at the intersection of language, performance, and audiovisual localization. The ideal candidate is a native-level Mandarin speaker with a strong ear for natural dialogue, emotional delivery, pacing, and dubbing adaptation. We are specifically looking for professionals who understand how spoken language should sound in real performance contexts — not just grammatically correct, but authentic, fluent, emotionally aligned, and natural for a Chinese audience. Responsibilities: • Refine translated dialogue to sound natural, fluent, and culturally appropriate for a Chinese audience • Adapt dialogue to fit dubbing constraints, including pacing, timing, emotional delivery, and spoken rhythm • Ensure scripts match the intended tone, expression, and performance of the original content • Improve dialogue flow, authenticity, and overall spoken naturalness • Apply revisions based on internal QA and review comments • Review and adjust dialogue for intonation, cadence, and delivery suitability • Collaborate closely with localization and production teams to ensure consistency across episodes • Help optimize AI dubbing output for more human-sounding performances Requirements: • Native-level Mandarin speaker • Excellent ear for natural spoken dialogue and conversational rhythm • Strong understanding of Mandarin phrasing, tone, slang, and cultural nuance • Experience in dubbing, audiovisual localization, ADR, script adaptation, subtitling, or related fields • Ability to adapt dialogue while preserving meaning, emotional intent, and timing constraints • Strong attention to detail and consistency • Comfortable working in fast-paced production environments • Full-time availability during the project period Nice to Have: • Strong English proficiency • Experience with AI dubbing workflows or localization platforms • Background in video editing, audio engineering, or voice production • Experience working with dubbed content for streaming, film, TV, or digital media • Familiarity with lip-sync adaptation and performance-based localization • Experience reviewing or directing voice performance

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
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  • 6+ months
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  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Content Localization
English to Chinese Translation
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About the client
Member since Nov 4, 2021
  • Argentina
    Buenos Aires11:51 AM
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