Swati Gupta
Senior Linguist
Varanasi
Summary
8+ years of experience in the Hindi Language field, in which 5 years I worked for Media where I have covered almost every beat of feature sections like Movie, Tech, Gadgets, Education, Blog and LifeStyle. After that I joined the Localization Industry where I have worked for Google and Netflix's localization projects. So, overall I have good knowledge of Script writing, Copy Editing, Video Editing, Localization and Proofreading.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Linguist
Lionbridge
Noida
03.2022 - Current
- Working for Netflix's Localization projects which includes movies, series and UI translations
- I have translated more than 1 lakh words from English to Hindi for Netflix till now
- Specialized in Non-creative content like UI and Help articles
- Manage and prioritize translation requests to meet established delivery expectations
- Responsible for product copy modifications, additions and deletions
Senior Digital Content Producer
Navbharat Times Online
Noida
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked in every beat of the feature section like movie, education, blog, travel and lifestyle.
- Specialized in covering tech and gadgets stories. Been part of many tech and gadgets events
- Some of my byline stories and blogs were published on navbharat times website
- I Worked for the news section also where I have managed night shift duty and made stories for news and feature both
- Maintains thorough knowledge of issues, events and newsmakers in the region, state and world
- Gathers and researches story ideas through beat calls, wire services, newspapers, magazines, web sites and radio and television news
- Keep track of developing news stories on the online and social media space
Sub Editor
Aajtak
Noida
07.2015 - 10.2016
- I worked in the business section. Used to make stories related to Share market, Gold-Silver rates and other important issues related to business
- Worked for the movie, gadgets and education section
- Collaborate with editorial staff to constantly improve the overall quality of our products
- Checking facts and applying house style
- Assist other regional Sub Editors when uneven workflows arise
- Familiar with Content Management Systems
Trainee Sub Editor
Nivesh Manthan
New Delhi
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Used to make stories related to Stock Market Updates, Latest Share Prices, Mutual Funds India, Stock News & Tips
- A byline article on ELSS is an Equity Linked Savings Scheme published in Nivesh Manthan magazine
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed)
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
Varanasi 07.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Electronic Media, Scored: 72.15%
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University
Bhopal 07.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Economics
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi 07.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication And Economics
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
Varanasi 07.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
Copy Editing, Video Editing, Script Writing, Proof Reading
Excellent MS Office skills and a good typing speed
Ability to learn new tools/system quickly
Native level Hindi, accompanied with knowledge of English
Flexibility, accuracy, analytical skills and ability to multitask
Good knowledge of spellings, grammar and punctuation
Exceptional proofreading skills and strong attention to detail
Timeline
Senior Linguist
Lionbridge
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed)
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
07.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Digital Content Producer
Navbharat Times Online
11.2016 - 09.2019
Sub Editor
Aajtak
07.2015 - 10.2016
Trainee Sub Editor
Nivesh Manthan
06.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Electronic Media, Scored: 72.15%
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University
07.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Economics
Banaras Hindu University
07.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication And Economics
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
07.2007 - 06.2010