RWS
AI-powered language services and localization
Audio Transcriber - German
About the job
- Native-level German (Germany) language proficiency.
- Good command of English to understand project instructions and guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to transcribe accurately.
- Reliable high-speed internet connection.
- Access to headphones for clear audio playback.
- Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions.
- Listen to audio recordings in the native language.
- Transcribe audio clips verbatim, capturing exactly what is heard.
- Follow the provided transcription guidelines to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Deliver high-quality transcriptions within assigned deadlines.
- Create ground-truth data used to evaluate and improve automatic speech recognition systems.
About the company
RWS Holdings plc provides language services and technology solutions on a global scale for sectors including aerospace, defense, automotive, life sciences, and more. Its offerings span localization, content management, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property, delivered through AI-powered language services paired with human expertise. Clients engage through service contracts and technology licensing to enable multilingual digital experiences and streamline processes. The company differentiates itself by serving a wide range of industries with tailored, compliant solutions that integrate AI, content management, and IP capabilities under one umbrella. Its goal is to help businesses overcome language barriers and optimize operations across multilingual environments.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chalfont St Peter, United Kingdom
Founded
1958
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What believers are saying
- H1 2026 revenue rose 5% to £360.3 million, with 7% constant-currency growth.
- RWS launched Tridion Agentic Platform on 16 September 2026 for regulated content workflows.
- The Acolad deal adds £182 million revenue and deeper Western European enterprise reach.
What critics are saying
- Free AI translation tools compress pricing across the UK and Europe by 2026.
- RWS cut roughly 500 roles in H1 2026, signaling persistent automation pressure.
- Acolad integration can distract management through French approvals until 31 March 2027.
What makes RWS unique
- Tridion and Trados anchor RWS's governed AI workflow stack for regulated enterprises.
- RWS serves 80+ top-100 brands and 250,000 translation professionals globally.
- Its Cultural Intelligence Layer combines patents, linguists, and domain experts for accuracy.
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RWS has launched a public preview of its Tridion agentic platform, enabling regulated enterprises to build and deploy AI agents within governed content workflows. The platform addresses a costly challenge: when regulations or specifications change, teams must identify affected content before updating it. Tridion Connect detects external changes and traces them to relevant content, whilst Tridion Agent automates preparation of proposed updates for human review. The system maintains audit trails and operates within existing governance frameworks. Early users report reducing impact-assessment time from days to hours whilst maintaining human oversight. The platform is built on Tridion's structured content system, used across medtech, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors for managing technical and regulatory documentation. General availability is planned for 2027. RWS is a UK-based AI solutions company listed on AIM, serving over 80 of the world's top 100 brands.
One industry sees 600 UK companies close 'thanks to AI' Last year was the first time in a decade in which closures outnumbered new arrivals. * 12:41, 15 SEP 2026 * Updated12:44, 15 SEP 2026 Its community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from Urban Trendz and its partners. You can check out at any time. More info The UK's translation industry boom could be over thanks to the rise of AI - with businesses increasingly turning to free models to do the work. Analysis bycompanydata.comfound that the translation industry has stopped growing with the number of active UK businesses falling for the first time since 2015. The country now has 4,088 translation companies, down from a peak of 4,217 at the end of 2024.Last year was the first time in a decade in which closures outnumbered new arrivals, with 601 translation companies struck off the Companies House register against 546 newly incorporated in 2025. Powered by This year the gap is wider still, just 361 companies registered between January and mid-September, while 436 closed.In a 2024 survey by the Chartered Institute of Linguists, more than 70% of freelance translators and interpreters said their workload had fallen and half called the drop significant.In a Society of Authors survey the same year, 36% of translators said they'd already lost work to generative AI and 77% expected it to cut their income. What's left pays less, a UK freelance translator working through an agency gets around 7.5 pence a word for general text and that rate is still sliding.This year's European Language Industry Survey found every part of the industry agreeing that prices fell again in 2025, with no rebound expected. Powered By Raheem Sterling: Bodycam shows arrest for dangerous driving Increasingly the job is not translating at all but checking what a machine produced first and that pays about a third less.Almost two-thirds of independent translators now work with machine output in some form. Powered by But RWS Holdings, Britain's largest listed language services company, grew half-year revenue by around 5% to roughly £360 million and lifted adjusted pre-tax profit from £18 million to £24 million.The UK isn't an outlier, the number of translation companies here has fallen 1.8% since January. Across Europe the decline is steeper - 39,869 translation companies remain, but this is down 2.5% this year.Uttam Ramdaras, data analyst atcompanydata.com, said: "The gap has been narrowing for years and it's now closed.Until 2024, more translation companies opened than shut. Last year that flipped and this year the gap is wider still.You can't read motive from a register, but the timing is hard to ignore. "Anyone can get a usable translation out of a free AI model in just seconds and the businesses that used to do that work are coming off the register."
RWS has launched M-GATE, an independent benchmark measuring how well 70 AI models handle grammar, translation and efficiency across 30 languages. The benchmark reveals significant blind spots: some leading models score below 50% — worse than random guessing — on grammar tests in certain languages. Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview currently leads overall grammar performance, whilst OpenAI's GPT-5.5 tops translation accuracy. However, no single model excels across all languages. xAI's Grok 4.20 performs best on Fijian grammar, but GPT-5.5 falls below chance on the same language, and Meta's Muse Spark scores just 23%. M-GATE evaluates models using linguist-designed "stumper" sentences and roundtrip translation tests. RWS's CEO Vasagi Kothandapani said the benchmark helps enterprises "choose the right model with confidence" rather than relying on unverified language support claims.
Rockworth's H1 review. With four completed deals announced, and continued buyer appetite for high-quality acquisitions, it's been a strong start to 2026. August 7, 2026 The first half of 2026 has seen continued activity across the mid-market, with high-quality businesses attracting interest from both strategic acquirers and financial investors. At Rockworth, Rockworth Management Partners Ltd has supported clients across a broad range of sectors and transaction types. In this H1 review, Rockworth Management Partners Ltd highlight four successful transactions Rockworth Management Partners Ltd has announced so far this year. These deals demonstrate the range of objectives that can be achieved through a carefully considered transaction, whether that means securing an exit, supporting the next phase of growth, or enabling shareholders to focus on other strategic priorities. Rockworth acted as lead sell-side adviser to the shareholders of legal technology business Obviously on its sale to RWS Holdings plc, a listed AI solutions group. The deal comprises £16.5m of initial cash consideration and up to £23.5m of contingent consideration payable over three years, taking the total potential consideration to £40m. Rockworth acted as lead adviser to the shareholders of Fendequip, a manufacturer of mooring products for superyachts, on its investment partnership with Trusta Industries. Trusta is a UK industrial group with a "buy and own forever" philosophy. The founders will continue to lead Fendequip, with strategic support from Trusta, as the business enters its next phase of growth. Rockworth advised DGL International on the sale of the Craig & Rose brand to Benjamin Moore, the premium paint and coatings company owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The transaction brings together two heritage paint brands and supports Benjamin Moore's international growth ambitions. It also enables DGL International to focus on other strategic priorities across the UK and Europe. Rockworth advised the shareholders of Tolley, a specialist consultancy, on the sale of their business to G&L Scientific Group. Tolley supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies through health technology assessment and reimbursement, including submissions to NICE and the Scottish Medicines Consortium. The management team will continue to lead the business as part of G&L Scientific's expanding group of market access consultancies across Europe. With momentum in M&A continuing into the second half of 2026, Rockworth Management Partners Ltd expect strong businesses with clear growth prospects to remain attractive to both strategic and financial buyers. If you are considering selling your business, securing investment or exploring other strategic options, its team would welcome a confidential, no-obligation conversation about your objectives and the opportunities available Get the latest news from Rockworth, plus guidance on topics including building value, raising investment and selling businesses.
RWS Holdings, a London-listed AI solutions company, has agreed to acquire Acogroup, parent company of language services provider Acolad, for £22.4 million ($26 million) in enterprise value. Total consideration is £40.2 million, including roughly £17.8 million for cash held at closing. Founded in 1995 and headquartered near Paris, Acolad operates across 22 countries in Europe and North America with about 1,200 employees. The company reported revenue of £182 million and adjusted EBITDA of £13 million for the year ending 31 December 2025. Roughly half of Acolad's revenue comes from regulated industries, whilst about 75% derives from localisation services. RWS said the deal would extend its AI platforms to more enterprise clients, particularly in Western Europe. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of RWS's 2027 fiscal year, pending regulatory approvals.