Associate Sub-editor

Summary

Join Third Bridge's Editorial team as an Associate Sub-editor to ensure the accuracy and quality of transcribed and translated interviews for our Community content platform. You will proofread and edit transcripts in English and French, curate specialist profiles, research relevant data, and make client-centric editorial decisions. The role requires fluency in both English and French, strong editing and translation skills, and meticulous attention to detail. You will contribute to the development of internal guidelines and processes, collaborate with a global team, and gain exposure to diverse technical content across various industries. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Be fluent in French and English, with exceptional command of spelling, grammar, syntax and punctuation in both languages
• Have strong knowledge of editing and/or translation best practices and of machine learning and natural language processing principles underlying AI translation
• Have a meticulous eye for detail, with outstanding listening, research and proofreading skills
• Have confidence to make editorial judgements that balance consistency, adherence to internal guidelines and client experience
• Demonstrate a curiosity and ability to read text with two mindsets – as an editor and as a reader – to identify and fix stylistic errors and subtle mistranscriptions, and to make edits that actively improve the reading experience
• Be a reactive self-starter who can deliver results independently and balance multiple tasks, deadlines and workflows effectively
• Be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders globally
• At least four years of professional experience in an editor, translator, proofreader, copywriter or similar role
• Fleuncy in French and English, with exceptional command of spelling, grammar, syntax and punctuation in both languages
• Bachelor’s degree or above in language studies (preferably translation), journalism, business and finance, or other related fields
• Demonstrable familiarity with financial content as well as business and/or sector-specific terminology

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit transcripts of Interviews conducted in English and French – Analysing text meticulously to detect and fix mistranscriptions through research and cross-checks so that each file is of an exceptionally high quality and accuracy, is grammatically sound, anonymised and aligned with our internal Style Guide
• Editing and proofreading AI-generated English translations of French content – Adapting word choice and order to ensure each translation accurately reflects the source text, fixing grammar, formatting and syntax, and applying appropriate tone and localisation
• Curating specialist profiles that highlight the experience that is most relevant to the piece of content
• Researching market events, acronyms, abbreviations, terminology, figures and other important datapoints/information to ensure they are captured accurately
• Making client-centric editorial and prioritisation decisions
• Distributing content to clients, always following strict Compliance requirements when doing so
• Consistently delivering high-quality content to strict daily deadlines while managing time effectively across multiple workflows and tasks
• Proactively and quickly resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders to get content to clients as soon as possible
• Escalating transcription errors and Style Guide misalignments, and contributing to the development of internal guidelines and processes to continually improve our content quality

Benefits

• Exposure to technical content spanning across a range of industries and topics, from cloud computing, retail and pharmaceuticals to aviation, semiconductors and real estate, and themes from ESG to macroeconomic updates
• Thorough ongoing training on editing across several styles and contexts and on effective prioritisation that keeps client impact/experience at its core
• Access to first-hand insights from industry experts, ranging from C-level executives at multinational corporations to employees of local start-ups
• Experience of contributing to the development of exciting new products and guidelines that influence Third Bridge’s company-wide Style Guide
• Regular collaboration with a global team of Proofreaders and Sub-editors based in India, London, New York, Dallas, Shanghai and Tokyo
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience
• Time Off: Benefit from 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 8 fixed holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 8 casual leaves. PTO increases with tenure
• Learning & Development: Receive a personal development reimbursement yearly for customised learning programs. Additionally, a dedicated budget supports studies and job-related qualifications
• Health & Well-being: Access private medical insurance, maternity benefits, and engage in various events promoting mental health
• Life Cover: Automatically enrolled in Life Insurance cover from your date of hire, providing coverage 4x the annual CTC
• Flexibility: Embrace our work-from-anywhere policy, hybrid work options, and enjoy "Winter Fridays."
• Fun at Work: Unwind in our breakout area with games like foosball, Table Tennis, and PlayStation5
• Recognition & Rewards: Earn points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition program, redeemable for hotels, gift cards, charity donations, and more
• Snacks & Refreshments: Stay energised with daily snacks, tea, and coffee provided
• CSR Days: Contribute to social responsibility with 2 CSR days annually – take time off to volunteer