English Editor (Bangalore, India)

Key Responsibilities

• Formatting, editing, and proofreading English subtitles for audio and grammatical accuracy for major Hollywood studios.
• Formatting, editing, and proofreading English subtitles intended for the deaf and hard of hearing.
• Footnoting cultural references and expressions as an aid to translators.
• Performing audio fidelity quality checks, ensuring subtitles match the audio.
• Localizing language and spelling for British and U.S. English releases.
• Manipulating English files using proprietary software, including preparing scripts and running conversions between formats.
• Staying abreast of changing studio requests and ensuring the timely delivery of projects.
• Editing DHI files as per the set quality and quantity benchmarks on the team.
• Accurately identifying, locating, and using team documentation such as checklists, work instructions, manuals, and client documents.
• Navigating Sfera and the database effectively.
• Identifying and reporting problems as soon as they occur when working on files.
• Reading all emails addressed to them by their leads and managers.
• Applying good process knowledge to produce a quality product.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint).
• Computers and internet.
• Proprietary software for file manipulation.
• Sfera and database navigation.
• Proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Exceptional audio sensitivity – ability to understand spoken American English.
• Good comprehension skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proven research skills and fact-checking using Internet-based search engines.
• Broad cultural knowledge and wide range of interests.
• Team player, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Good typing speed and accuracy.
• Regular attendance.
• Good attitude towards co-workers and superiors.
• Ability to work without too much supervision.
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities.
• Applicant should be flexible with change in work weeks and/or shift if there’s a business need.