Scripting Editor

Job Description

Job

Scripting Editor

Description

Title: Scripting Editor, English Department

Reports to: Team Lead, Scripting - English Department

Business Unit: Deluxe Localization

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 Summary

An Editor works on scripting files in its creation, as well as revising files done at creation, formatting, editing, and proofreading the file to ensure it is error free before it is ready for dubbing artists. Ensuring 100% on-time delivery, while also maintaining the department's Quality target.

Outcomes and Accomplishments

As a Scripting Editor, You Will

- Ensure the quality of files is consistently high, and is accurate with regards to audio fidelity, timing, and other finer guidelines that need to be followed for the format.
- Creating English files, as well as correcting all errors while proofing a file and ensuring the file is checked against reference materials related to the project, conforms to department guidelines and/or client specifications, and the final product is consistent and error-free.
- Footnoting and annotating cultural references and expressions as an aid to dubbing artists.
- Adhering to deadlines for all assignments.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors and coordinators regarding the status of work as well as reporting problems as soon as they occur.
- Follow department-specific schedules and guidelines and demonstrate adherence to the schedule.
- Actively participate in all job / personal knowledge training programs.
- Comply with all administrative procedures including Workday compliance.
- Other duties as assigned by the Lead.

What You Bring

- Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Translation, Creative Writing, Communications, or relevant equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years of experience transcribing or QCing English subtitles and captions is an asset.
- Excellent command of professional English and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with an attention to detail.
- Very good research skills and have vast general knowledge.
- Be extremely resourceful with a good ability to work independently.
- Possess the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal as well as external stakeholders.
- Possess the ability to troubleshoot and effectively escalate any concerns.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities or sudden changes in workflow.
- Possess the ability to engage with culturally diverse and distributed teams.
- Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

- You will be part of a large international and culturally diverse team
- You will have the opportunity to make an impact for the organization, and for the customers
- You will have opportunities to further grow your skills and grow within the company
- You will have the opportunity to expand your professional network

Equal Employment

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 fair consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on race, colour, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, or any other discriminations.