Caption and Subtitle Editors are hired for their proficiency in the English language and their computer skills and the ability to deal with foreign languages (i.e., timing English subs / caps to foreign-language audio, timing foreign-language subs / caps to English audio, importing .doc templates, prepping foreign languages for final export, etc.). Caption editors must be able to perform original and / or reformat closed captions and subtitles, creating specially formatted scripts, importing and prepping foreign-language or English files for final export and deliverables for DVD / BD and Digital Delivery.
Closed Caption and Subtitle essential job functions :
- Creating and reformatting closed captions and subtitles.
- Knowledgeable and / or becoming fully functional in the use of Captioning / Subtitling software.
- Must follow company's and Client styles and rules for timing, placement, line breaks, caption / subtitle breaks, punctuation, grammar rules, etc.
- Knowledge of pop-on captioning style, roll-up captioning style, and subtitling.
- Ability to perform all types of reformats, including but not limited to Offsetting, NTSC DF, NTSC NDF, PAL, Time Tailor, Varisped, and 24-frame reformats.
- Must be able to import and prep foreign language or ENG files such as : timing of English subtitles / caption to foreign language audio; timing foreign language subtitles / captions to English audio; prepping of foreign languages for final exports and deliverables.
- Responsible for achieving quality and quantity of work in terms of typing and timing; playback; verifications, terms, credits, graphics; official scripts and official website research; proofreading and spell checks.
- Responsible for learning from QC reports and must be able to QC other people's work and create QC reports.
- Must be able to produce quantity of work with quality for original captioning and subtitling per 8-hour shift.
Abilities and Minimum requirements :
Familiarity with names and terms associated with popular software applications (i.e : SRT, STL, DoST, BDN, ITT).Prior experience with or understanding of closed captioning production process is also a plus.Strong Grammar and Punctuation Skills.60-70 WPM Typing.Strong Transcription Skills.To apply, please send a cover letter with specifics related to this job. Generic cover letters will not be responded to. Local applicants only.
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