English Editor

Job

English Editor

Description

About the Company

As the world’s leading multidisciplinary service provider, Deluxe underpins the media and entertainment industry, servicing content creators and distributors including Netflix, WarnerMedia, The Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Apple, Viacom, NBCU, Google, AT&T and many others, by providing Global Content Distribution, Localization, Accessibility and Mastering while leading end-to-end innovation with unparalleled scale and agility across the Streaming, Theatrical, Broadcast and Mobile landscapes.

With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,200 of the most talented and experienced industry individuals worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com.

Position Title: English Editor/ Scripting Editor

Roles and 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
• •Have a good attitude towards co-workers and superiors
• •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

Diversity Statement

Deluxe is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal law.