Jobgether
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jobgether.com
Job details:
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Subtitle Writer & AD/CC (Tamil to English) in India.
This is a remote freelance opportunity within the localization space, focused on delivering high-quality subtitles and accessibility content for movies and OTT platforms. You will work on translating, adapting, and refining Tamil audio content into accurate and natural English subtitles that meet professional media standards. The role requires strong linguistic precision, cultural understanding, and attention to detail to ensure dialogue is both faithful and easy to follow for global audiences. You will contribute to enhancing viewer accessibility and experience across entertainment content consumed worldwide. Working independently in a flexible environment, you will collaborate on diverse media projects with varying timelines. This position is also open to freshers who are passionate about language and media localization.
Accountabilities
- Review, write, and edit subtitles for Tamil-to-English content ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Translate spoken Tamil dialogue into natural, well-structured English subtitles aligned with context and tone.
- Ensure strict adherence to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and established English style guidelines.
- Maintain consistency in terminology, formatting, and subtitle timing across all content.
- Collaborate with localization workflows to deliver high-quality subtitles for movies and OTT platforms.
- Proofread and quality-check subtitle files before final delivery.
- Adapt content while preserving cultural nuance and intended meaning for global audiences.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding Tamil (mandatory).
- Good command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and subtitle formatting standards.
- Ability to translate and adapt content accurately while maintaining tone and context.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on linguistic accuracy and consistency.
- Familiarity with English style guides and subtitle conventions is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in translation, subtitling, or localization is a plus but not mandatory (freshers welcome).
- Additional language knowledge is considered an advantage.
- Passion for movies, OTT content, and media localization workflows.
Benefits
- Fully remote freelance opportunity with flexible working arrangements.
- Exposure to movies and OTT localization projects for global audiences.
- Opportunity to gain experience in professional subtitling and media translation.
- Suitable for freshers looking to enter the localization and media industry.
- Diverse project exposure across entertainment content formats.
- Work independently while contributing to international content accessibility.
How Jobgether Works
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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