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Freelance Hindi Subtitle Transcriber and Annotator

Keywords Studios plc is an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond, offering a wide range of solutions from art creation and game development to localization, testing, audio, and player engagement.

Keywords Studios Plc

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Keywords Studios Los Angeles is the premier hub for our Media and Entertainment service line. From our campus in sunny Burbank, we provide full-service audio post-production and content localization for the world’s most iconic entertainment leaders—including Netflix, Lionsgate, NBCU, and more—to help bring their stories to life and reach audiences worldwide.

As part of the global Keywords Studios network, we combine the boutique feel of a local creative studio with the massive reach of a worldwide organization.

Our dedicated content localization team specializes in high-impact localization, including:

  • Translation & Subtitling
  • Dubbing & Voice-Over
  • Linguistic Quality Assurance

Whether it's adapting blockbuster game franchises or ensuring accessibility for film and TV audiences, our work helps bridge language and cultural gaps with precision and creativity. We pride ourselves on our diverse, inclusive culture and our commitment to professional development, flexibility, and innovation.

Job Descriptions

We are currently seeking highly skilled Hindi Transcriber/Annotator with proven experience in providing accurate transcription and annotations for various subtitles to join our global network.

Requirements

If you would like to pursue freelance opportunities with us, please attach your CV in English, providing detailed information regarding your Live Captioning experience. (*non-English CV will NOT be considered).

Please make sure your CV shows us that you meet the following basic requirements:

Language and Tool Familiarity

  • Native fluency (must be a native speaker) in Hindi with an impeccable grasp of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Experience with subtitling softwares (e.g., Subtitle Edit, Aegisub, EZTitles, or CaptionHub, etc.).
  • Strong attention to detail, with an ability to spot a single misplaced comma or a 0.5-second timing drift.
  • Deep understanding of the target language culture, idioms, and social context to ensure the transcription is done by meaning base.

Transcription and Annotation Experience

  • Experienced in creating time-aligned, verbatim transcriptions with correct punctuation and capitalization.
  • Familiarity with subtitling technical requirements (e.g. line breaks, time-in/out, etc.) and can specify correct, exact time segments for speakers speaking in an overlapping manner.
  • Familiarity with various annotation requirements (including handling non-speech elements) and can create annotations/tags following detailed instructions with minimal training.
  • Familiarity with data annotation file formats, specifically DFXP.

Quality Control and Research Skills

  • Proficient in verifying the spelling of proper nouns, historical dates, and specialized terminology via independent research.
  • Ability to perform detailed reviews to ensure minimal to no errors.
  • Ability to maintain strict consistency across large-scale projects by following evolving client style guides.

**Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required prior to starting the recruitment process.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Work on popular broadcast events across TV, streaming, games and much more.
  • Early access to unreleased content
  • Flexible project volume
  • Set your own schedule
  • Constructive feedback and support

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment:Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: India

Area of Work: Media & Entertainment

Service: Media & Entertainment

Employment Type: Freelance

Working Pattern: Remote

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At Keywords Studios, our core is a culture deeply rooted in a passion for games, technology, and media. This passion fuels our mission to create a global services platform that supports the video games industry and beyond. We strive to be the 'go-to' provider of technical and creative services, enabling content creators and publishers worldwide to bring their digital visions to life. Our team members, or 'Keywordians' as we call ourselves, are the lifeblood of our operations. We are a diverse collective of talented, committed, and resourceful individuals. As a business, we thrive on this diversity, celebrating the uniqueness each person brings and fostering a collaborative environment where we work as unified teams, whether physically together in one of our 70+ global studios or connected virtually across continents. We believe in empowering our people to perform to their absolute best, driven by a 'can-do' attitude that permeates every level of our organization.

Flexibility and continuous learning are central to our values. We appreciate and embrace adaptability, understanding that the digital landscape is ever-evolving. Every opportunity is viewed as a chance to grow, both individually and as a collective, through hands-on experience, dedicated training programs, and by courageously tackling new and exciting challenges. This commitment to growth and innovation is what defines us as Keywordians. We aim to build world-leading capabilities in the services that video game and interactive content creators need most. By acting as an external development partner, we provide our clients with access to our specialized teams exactly when and where they are needed. This allows them to remain lean and agile in a fast-moving and complex industry, focusing their internal resources on creating and monetizing the most engaging and immersive experiences for their audiences. Our global network, combining the strength of a worldwide platform with the agility of local studios, is our superpower, ensuring we can meet the diverse needs of our clients with efficiency and excellence.

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