Member since Dec '25

Working languages:
English to Arabic
Arabic (monolingual)
Arabic to English
English (monolingual)

Omar Aamer
Arabic Training Manager, OTT | MA

Giza, Giza, Egypt
Local time: 09:54 EEST (GMT+3)

Native in: Arabic , English 
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, Training, MT post-editing, Transcription, Copywriting, Transcreation, Native speaker conversation, Terminology management, Linguistic validation, AI training
Expertise
Specializes in:
Gaming/Video-games/E-sportsCertificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Poetry & LiteratureCinema, Film, TV, Drama
JournalismIdioms / Maxims / Sayings
Human ResourcesTourism & Travel
HistoryMedical: Pharmaceuticals
ArchitectureConstruction / Civil Engineering
MusicLinguistics
Law (general)IT (Information Technology)
Medical: Health CareArt, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Media / MultimediaAccounting

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
Rates
General rate: 0.12 USD per word / 45 USD per hour

Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, Payoneer
Translation education Master's degree - University of Essex
Experience Years of experience: 12. Registered at ProZ.com: Dec 2016. Became a member: Dec 2025.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to Arabic (Misr University for Science and Technology)
English to Arabic (University of Essex)
Arabic to English (University of Essex)
Arabic to English (Misr University for Science and Technology)
Memberships N/A
Software Amara, ChatGPT, DeepL, EZTitles, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Smartling, Subtitle Edit, Subtitle Editor, Subtitle Workshop, Trados Online Editor, Trados Studio, Translation Workspace, Wincaps Q4, Wordbee, Wordfast, XTM, XTRF Translation Management System

Website Portfolio
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Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Improve my productivity
Bio
My name is Omar Aamer, a professional Arabic linguist with over a decade of front-line experience in subtitling, audiovisual translation, and linguistic quality management for major OTT platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Paramount+. I hold a Master’s degree in Literary and Audiovisual Translation from the University of Essex and currently serve as an Arabic Training Manager and Arabic Language Lead for a leading global localization vendor. My career has been built at the heart of media localization, where language meets storytelling. I have worked on high-visibility titles viewed by millions, translating and adapting content from Egyptian, Gulf, Levantine, and hybrid Arabic dialects into Modern Standard Arabic that preserves meaning, rhythm, and cultural authenticity. My subtitling work focuses on clarity, emotional resonance, and technical precision, ensuring perfect timing, accurate transcription, and compliance with client guidelines. My expertise covers the entire localization workflow: subtitle authoring, SDH, template creation, MTPE, QC, LQA, and the development of glossaries and style guides that ensure linguistic consistency and technical excellence. Equally important, I build and mentor teams capable of delivering the same level of quality. I train in-house and freelance linguists, design performance metrics and KPIs, and create development programs that elevate standards across the localization pipeline. I combine linguistic craftsmanship with production insight to make Arabic content shine across platforms and formats. Every subtitle, caption, and adaptation I work on serves the same purpose: to make global stories sound authentic, natural, and effortless in Arabic.
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Profile last updated
Jan 15



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