Content Compliance Specialist | Kannada

TO THE NEW; Sector 10; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

TO THE NEW is seeking a Content Compliance Trainee Kannada in Noida. It is an entry-level role focused on S&P content compliance, subtitle creation, and QC for Kannada content across OTT, broadcast, and digital media.

Freshers with strong Kannada and English skills will be considered, with training provided. The role offers exposure to a dynamic media ecosystem and opportunities with leading OTT platforms and popular franchises.

Qualifications

• Native proficiency in Kannada and fluency in English.
• Excellent Kannada spelling, grammar, punctuation, and idiomatic flow.
• Ability to apply rules consistently across high-volume content.
• Willing to work extra hours when needed with incentives.

Responsibilities

• Review Kannada content against client and platform guidelines.
• Create and sync subtitles and closed captions for Kannada content.
• QC Kannada subtitles for accuracy and timing alignment.
• Flag issues and communicate with the Manager and team.
• Transcribe Kannada audio snippets when required.
• Research correct spellings and terminology to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure subtitles reflect the true essence and context of content.

Skills

Kannada language

English language

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SMPTE guidelines

Subtitle tools

Job description

We are hiring a Content Compliance Trainee Kannada based in Noida. It is an entry-level role focused on Standards & Practices (S&P) content compliance, subtitle and caption creation, and QC for Kannada-language content across OTT, broadcast, and digital media.

The work centres on reviewing Kannada-language content against client and platform guidelines, creating and syncing subtitles and closed captions, and flagging anything that needs attention. It suits someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable applying rules consistently across a high volume of content. Training is provided, so freshers with strong Kannada and English language skills who are willing to learn will be considered alongside candidates with prior experience.

The role offers great exposure to an exciting media and entertainment ecosystem, with work spanning leading global OTT platforms and well-known content franchises.

What you'll do:

• Apply keen attention to detail and comprehend complex content against defined guidelines and rules.
• Apply client-specific protocols as needed and adhere to all special instructions.
• Complete daily targets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Make decisions using the best judgment for the task at hand.
• Comprehend and transcribe Kannada audio snippets wherever necessary.
• Review and fix subtitle timecodes to precisely match the audio-text sync.
• Be proactive and communicate problems and developments effectively to the Manager, peers, and internal staff as needed.
• Conduct research for correct spellings, terms, characters, translations, and media information to ensure accuracy when creating and syncing Kannada text.
• Write and comprehend the given audio/video in the true essence and context of the character, story, place, and setup.

What you need:

MUST HAVE

• Native proficiency in Kannada and fluency in English, in both writing and comprehension.
• Good understanding of Kannada audio and accurate comprehension across regional accents and dialects.
• Excellent critical skills in Kannada spelling, grammar, punctuation, and idiomatic flow.
• Ability to use problem-solving and decision-making skills to exercise initiative.
• Comfort with tasks requiring extreme accuracy.
• Willing to work extra hours when needed, with incentives provided for additional work.

GOOD TO HAVE

• Any experience in subtitling, transcription, and related guidelines such as SMPTE; related software tools experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and train colleagues and external team members on CC/subtitle practices, workflows, and tool updates.
• Thorough knowledge of using specialist Kannada dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference books to find the closest equivalent for terminology and words used.
• Ability to type for extended periods and work under tight deadlines, with a commitment to detail, quality, and productivity.
• Fluency in any additional regional or foreign language is a plus.

What sets you apart:

• 0 to 3 years of experience in Kannada subtitling, content compliance, transcription, or media operations. Freshers with strong Kannada and English language skills are encouraged to apply.
• A sharp eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality, continuity, and accuracy.
• Comfortable applying client and platform guidelines consistently across a high volume of content.
• Clear internal communication and a proactive approach to flagging content or technical issues early.
• Ability to work to client and platform specifications, quality standards, and agreed turnaround timelines.
• An interest in entertainment, movies, TV shows, and digital content.