English Editor (Bangalore, India)

Deluxe; Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 300.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Deluxe in Bangalore, India, seeks an English Editor/Scripting Editor to format, edit and proofread subtitles for Hollywood studio projects. You will ensure accuracy, localize spelling, and prepare scripts using proprietary tools.

The role requires attention to detail, strong English comprehension, and the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines. Open to shift changes as needed to meet project deadlines.

Qualifikationen

• Exceptional audio sensitivity for understanding spoken American English.
• Strong reading and comprehension abilities.
• Clear and effective written and spoken communication.
• Research and fact-checking using online sources.
• Broad cultural knowledge and interests.
• Team player with attention to detail and deadline focus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and internet tools.

Aufgaben

• Format, edit and proofread English subtitles for audio and grammar accuracy.
• Format and proofread subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
• Annotate cultural references for translators and ensure timing accuracy.
• Localize language spelling for British and U.S. English releases.
• Manipulate English files using proprietary software and prepare scripts.
• Ensure timely delivery by staying aligned with studio requests.
• Navigate Sfera and related databases; report issues promptly.
• Adhere to team checklists, work instructions, and client documents.

Kenntnisse

Exceptional audio sensitivity

Good comprehension

Effective communication

Research and fact-checking

Broad cultural knowledge

Team player and multi-tasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Computer and internet literacy

Fast and accurate typing

Willingness to learn new tasks

Ausbildung

Educational prerequisites not specified

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: English Editor/ Scripting Editor (Bangalore, India)

Job

English Editor (Bangalore, India)

Description

• 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.
• Ability to accurately identify, locate and use team documentation like checklists, work instructions, manual, client documents etc.
• Ability to navigate on Sfera and the database well.
• The Editor needs to be able to identify and report problems as soon as they occur when working on files.
• Reading all emails addressed to them by their leads and managers.
• Good process knowledge in order to produce a quality product.

Skills And Personal Attributes

• 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 deadline.
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of Computers and internet.
• Good typing speed and accuracy.
• Broad cultural knowledge and wide range of interests.
• To be regular in attendance
• Have a good attitude towards co-workers and superiors
• Proficiency in relevant software
• Have a good attitude towards co-workers and superiors
• He/she needs to be able to work without too much supervision
• To be willing to take on new responsibilities

Note: Applicant should be flexible with change in work weeks and/or shift if there’s a business need