Rodrigo S.
English to Portuguese Translator | Subtitler (Netflix/AMPAS) | QA
✅ English to Portuguese Translator | Subtitler & Captioning (AMPAS, Netflix and BBC Standards) | Localization & QA/QC ✅ I translated two feature films that were accepted and approved by AMPAS to compete for the Oscars. ✅ More than 5 years of experience ✅ Translatos and localization specialist ⏺️ OVERVIEW: With over 5 years of dedicated experience, I specialize in high-stakes translation, subtitling, and localization between Portuguese (PT-BR/PT-PT) and English (EN-US). I don’t just translate words; I ensure cultural resonance, strict technical compliance, and flawless QA/QC for global brands and media productions. I specialize in AMPAS (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences) subtitling standards and Netflix/BBC best practices for closed captioning. I have delivered two full-length feature films in both VTT and SRT formats, fully compliant with AMPAS specifications, which were received and approved by the Academy. Whether you need a feature documentary captioned to festival standards, a complex legal document translated with absolute precision, or a software interface localized for the Brazilian market, I deliver meticulous, human-crafted results on time. ⏺️ LANGUAGES: ✅ Native Brazilian Portuguese (Brazil) ✅ Fluent in European Portuguese (Portugal, including its grammar, accent, and writing differences). ✅ Fluent English ⏺️ EXPERIENCE AND JOBS on UpWork: ✅ I have translated and subtitled the Disney TV Show "According to Jim" ✅ Translated a YouTube video from a big YouTube channel called Brad Mondo ✅ Translation for Kilo Health (website, app, and book of recipes) ✅ I've Subtitled a Jiu-Jitsu DVD in Portuguese and English languages (Jonnatas Gracie) ✅ Captioned a testimonial for the multinational company Kilo Health ✅ Wrote several professional articles for Hymode Media, SEO optimized ✅ Translation for UpStream (a WordPress Plugin) from English to Portuguese and Spanish, in which I was rated 5 stars (the maximum score on Upwork) ✅ Transcribed audios and videos (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) ✅ Portuguese Customer Service and Virtual Assistance (3+ year experience using Zendesk, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, Google Workspace, Zoom) ✅ Spanish Customer Service and Virtual Assistance (3+ year experience) ✅ Bilingual Customer Service and Virtual Assistance (3+ year experience) ⏺️ TOTAL ACCURACY AND TRANSLATION TOOLS ⏺️ ✅ Savvy with smart CAT tools such as Lokalise, MateCat, Bureau Works, OmegaT, and Subtitle Edit. ✅ I can translate manually without AI or robots if you want ✅ Assure you of an accurate translation without any typo ⏺️ SKILLS: ✅ English to Portuguese Translation and Localization (Brazilian and Portugal) ✅ Portuguese to English Translation and Localization ✅ Translation ✅ Subtitler & Captioning (AMPAS and Netflix Standards) ✅ Video Subtitling (AMPAS, Netflix and BBC Standards) ✅ Video Captioning ✅ Audio and Video Transcription ✅ Portuguese writer - SEO optimized (history, post, travel, tech, medical, igame, igambling, casino) ✅ Proofread on books, texts, translations and captions ✅ WordPress Expert. I can begin a site, store, blog or vlog from zero to all end in WordPress and HTML. ✅ Translation of WebSites and Mobile apps ✅ Translation of plugins (Wordpress and any based on plain text), websites, emails, ebooks, subtitles. ✅ Portuguese Virtual Assistant and Customer Service (3+ year experience) ✅ Spanish Virtual Assistance and Customer Service (3+ year experience) ✅ Savvy with Zendesk, Slack, Stripe, PayPal, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Metting ✅ Approved on Google Search Engine Evaluator's exam (SEO). ✅ Google Adwords expert ✅ YouTube Ads expert ✅ Facebook Ads expert ✅ Sponsored links expert ⏺️ WHY CHOOSE ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS? ⏺️ ✅ TOP Rated accredited by UpWork ✅ 5 Stars rated ✅ Often deliver the job before the deadline ✅ Fast response ✅ Fast start ⏺️ CERTIFICATION: ✅ I am a Certified Computer Technician and specialized in Hardware. ✅ More than 20 certificates (languages, internet security, programming - I can share all with you) Best Regards, Rodrigo Santana.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $6.3k
Billed in all: $115,899$116k
$2.1k in the last 6 months
Across 43 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 4% in Caption
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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