Subtitle Editor, Technician & QC Specialist

Keywords Studios is a premier provider of multimedia content localization and audio production services. We have a new role opened within our Media & Entertainment Team.

The profile we are looking for requires the following attributes:

• A super organized, professional subtitling alpha geek, technically versed with subtitling software.
• A passionate film and series buff with a wealth of pop culture references who is completely fluent in English.
• A well-spoken, self-starter, a strong team player to collaborate, coordinate and contribute on different types of assignments relating to subtitling.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create, convert and export different subtitle formats and prepare deliverable assets.
• Fully understand client-specific protocols and adhere to all special instructions.
• Ability to perform full technical QC on both English and non-English subtitle files.
• Prepare and send communications to internal departments and 3rd party vendors regarding project specs, revisions, and approvals.
• Create backup files for client archival purposes.
• Interact with Keywords Studios and Keywords Global Team and/or Project Team on a project per project basis.
• Assist resources to solve problems and answer queries in a constructive and timely fashion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years of professional subtitling experience
• Solid technical understanding of subtitling tools required, Wincaps, EZtitle, Spot, etc.
• Knowledge of different subtitles/ closed captioning formats such as SCC, SRT, STL, PAC, TTML (.dfxp, .xml, .ttml)
• Fluency in English a must – spoken and written, bilingual highly preferred
• Previous subtitle localization experience preferred
• Must have strong interpersonal skills

• Pay great attention to detail in all projects.
• Must be highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced global team environment.
• Must also be able to work independently and as a team player

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and concisely document processes

• Ability to work flexible hours if and when necessary

Benefits

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines

Area of Work: Audio Development, Media & Entertainment

Service: Media & Entertainment

Employment Type: Freelance

Working Pattern: Remote

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