Job Opening: English Language Editor for Digicaptions India

16 December 2010
Job Opening: English Language Editor for Digicaptions India
DigiCaptions India Pvt. Ltd.

A leading provider of quality subtitling, closed captioning and translation services for major Hollywood studios, broadcast and cable networks.

Main Duties:

  • Creating, Editing and Prooffreading English subtitles of major Hollywood films.
  • Footnoting cultural references and expressions as an aid to translators.
  • Performing audio fidelity checks to ensure subtitles match the audio.
  • Localizing language and spelling for British-and U.S.- English releases.
  • Quality checks on Translations.

Requirements:

  • Education, Experience and Comeptencies:
  • Graduates in English, Communicative English, Literature or Journalism.
  • 1-2 years of work experience / Freshers are welcome.
  • Exceptional audio sensitivity to American and British accents.
  • Proven written English & proofreading skills ( Transcription experience a plus ).
  • Excellent knowledge of English Grammer and punctuation rules.
  • Knowledge of American Pop culture a plus.
  • Detail oriented with mastery of Microsoft Office.
  • Average typing speed ( around 35-40 words per minute ).
  • Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

More information here.
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