About Clockwork Captions
Clockwork Captions provides expert subtitling, translation, and dubbing services for films, TV shows, and a wide range of video content. Our team focuses on delivering accurate, culturally sensitive content across multiple languages to help clients connect authentically with global audiences. With a strong emphasis on quality and consistency, we support media producers in meeting diverse accessibility and localization standards. Join us and collaborate with creative and technical professionals dedicated to elevating content for international markets.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced English subtitler to support caption and proofreading operations for major Hollywood studio content, including subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). This full-time, remote Senior Editor role oversees editorial quality — ensuring consistency, accuracy, and cultural relevance across subtitles. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing and refining language content, implementing style guides, and mentoring junior editors. You’ll work closely with the Lead to clarify requirements, manage feedback, and meet deadlines across multiple projects, while contributing to the continuous improvement of editorial workflows, best practices, and training materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread English subtitles for grammatical and audio accuracy
- Produce SDH and CC subtitles in accordance with industry standards
- Annotate cultural references and idiomatic expressions to support translation teams
- Conduct quality checks to verify subtitle-to-audio fidelity
- Localize spelling and language conventions for British and U.S. English releases
- Prepare, format, and convert subtitle files using proprietary software
- Ensure all deliverables meet established timelines