English Editor

As an English Editor based in Bangalore, India, you will be responsible for formatting, editing, and proofreading English subtitles with a focus on audio and grammatical accuracy for major Hollywood studios. Additionally, you will work on English subtitles intended for the deaf and hard of hearing, ensuring cultural references and expressions are appropriately footnoted to aid translators. Your role will involve performing audio fidelity quality checks to ensure synchronization with the audio, as well as localizing language and spelling for British and U.S. English releases. You will be expected to manipulate English files using proprietary software to prepare scripts and convert between formats. Staying updated on changing studio requests is crucial to ensure timely project delivery. Your responsibilities will also include editing DHI files according to set quality and quantity standards, using team documentation effectively, and navigating platforms like Sfera and databases efficiently. Promptly identifying and reporting any issues that arise during work is essential, along with thorough reading and response to emails from leads and managers. To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional audio sensitivity, strong comprehension skills, and effective communication abilities. Research skills and fact-checking using online search engines will be key to maintaining accuracy. Being a team player with attention to detail, multitasking capabilities, and the ability to work under pressure will be essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, good knowledge of computers and the internet, along with a high typing speed and accuracy are required. Your positive attitude towards colleagues and superiors, flexibility in work schedules, willingness to take on new responsibilities, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision are highly valued attributes for this position.,