Role & 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
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.
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.
This will be Work from office role.

English Editor