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Create & edit subtitles and closed captions (English - US, UK, AUS, CAN etc)
Transcription and Time coding of English dialogues and translation of Hindi dialogues into English to create subtitles or closed captioning files
Complete work assignments in a timely and accurate manner
Able to apply client-specific protocols as needed and adhere to all special instructions
Be proactive and communicate problems/developments effectively to the Manager, peers, and/or internal staff as needed
Encoding and exporting of text files for QC and/or delivery
Reformat existing text files to alternate frame rates and versions
Conduct research for correct spellings, terms, translations, and information to ensure accuracy when creating and syncing text
Caption writing work independently to transcribe, time and place captions for the deaf and hard-of-hearing audience for a variety of media and clients including, but not limited to, network broadcast, home video/DVD and first-run feature films.

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Experience in subtitling, closed captioning and related software tools experience preferred
Fluency in English, both writing and comprehending
Familiarity with subtitling and captioning tools like MacCaption, Subtitle edit, Ooona etc
Knowledge of different subtitles/ closed captioning formats such as SCC, SRT, TTML (.dfxp, .xml, .ttml) etc
Good understanding of SMPTE guidelines related to CC and Subtitling
Candidates need to have native proficiency with language & have excellent critical skills in spelling, grammar, and idiomatic flow
Ability to understand captioning technologies and trends
Ability to use problem-solving and decision-making skills to exercise initiative
Ability to learn and train colleagues and external team members with CC/Subtitle practices, workflows and tool updates
Experience in tasks requiring extreme accuracy
Ability to work flexible hours if and when necessary
Candidates must be able to type 60+ wpm for extended periods and work under tight deadlines and have a commitment to detail, quality and productivity

Thorough knowledge of using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalent for terminology and words used
Fluency in any regional or foreign language would be a plus