English Editor (Bangalore, India)

Deluxe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transport from residence to work

Meals served at facility

Job summary

Deluxe in Bengaluru seeks a subtitle editor to format, edit and proof English subtitles for major Hollywood releases. You will ensure accuracy, handle captions for the deaf and hard of hearing, and perform audio fidelity checks against the source material.

You will localize language for UK/US markets, use proprietary tools, and follow checklists to deliver high‑quality files on time. Collaboration with leads and tight deadlines are a daily focus.

Qualifications

• Exceptional audio sensitivity to understand spoken American English.
• Proven research skills and fact-checking using Internet search engines.
• Broad cultural knowledge and wide range of interests.
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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, including footnoting cultural references.
• Performing audio fidelity quality checks to ensure subtitles match the audio.
• Localizing language and spelling for British and U.S. English releases.
• Using proprietary software to manipulate English files and converting between formats.
• Following changing studio requests and ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Reading emails from leads and managers and adhering to process guides.
• Identifying and reporting issues promptly when working on files.

Skills

Audio sensitivity

Research skills

Cultural knowledge

Team player

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Typing speed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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

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Skills and personal attributes

• Exceptional audio sensitivity ability to understand spoken American English.
• 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.
• 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.
• Transport - free pick-up and drop facility from your residence to work and back.
• Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and dinner will be served in the facility.