Based in: Covent Garden, London

c. £30,000 per annum

The Royal Opera House is one of the world`s most celebrated theatres and the home of The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Our mission is to increase public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional opera and ballet.

The Royal Opera House`s Audiences and Media Department plays a vital role in the success of the Royal Opera House, telling the story of the organisation and

encouraging people to engage with us - whether by attending a performance, seeing a live screening at the cinema, streaming a performance online, or coming in to enjoy the shop, bars and restaurants in our iconic Covent Garden building.

We are seeking to recruit a Surtitler to join the in-house ROH Studios Team. You will be responsible for providing subtitling, surtitling and translation services for stage, stream and cinema productions, as well as other content outputs.

This role will suit an individual who is flexible and adaptable, with the ability to plan and manage change, and who can react quickly to situations. You will work in a confident manner, with the ability to liaise with people at high levels and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of surtitling and subtitling both for live performance and digital content
• Excellent written English with strong editorial experience and skills
• A good knowledge of the opera repertoire with sufficient fluency in the three main operatic languages (Italian, French and German) and the ability to translate into excellent written English
• Experience of liaising with and commissioning translators
• A confident manner, being able to deal at a high level with directors, conductors and composers
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritise and produce high quality work to tight deadlines, with honed time-management skills

Please note, the ability to work flexible hours including regular evenings and weekends around the ROH performance schedule is required.

The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

A full job description and ROH information pack is attached below. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 8am, Wednesday 13th December 2023

Interviews will be held on 19th and 20th December 2023

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.