Freelance English (US) Live Captioner/Live Subtitler

4 months, 3 weeks ago
Contract
Senior
Technical Writing and Documentation
Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides comprehensive technical and creative solutions for the global video games industry, specializing in localization, audio production, quality assurance, art creation, and customer support services to enhance the gaming experienc...

Internet Software & Services
10K-50K
Founded 1998

Description

  • Provide real-time captioning for live events, presentations, and broadcasts.
  • Support live production workflows for media and entertainment content.
  • Travel within the United States as needed for specific live events or on-site productions.
  • Adapt to schedules outside normal business hours to meet live broadcast demands.
  • Apply captioning guidelines for placement, formatting, and accessibility standards.
  • Use professional captioning software and equipment to deliver accurate live captions.
  • Work independently and collaborate with production teams to support captioning projects.
  • Maintain accuracy and focus under tight, real-time deadlines.
  • Contribute to subtitling workflows that may include WebVTT and SRT caption formats.

Requirements

  • Must be based in the United States.
  • Native-level proficiency in English (US).
  • Proven experience in live captioning with detailed CV evidence in English.
  • Prior experience in live broadcasting, media production, or a real-time subtitling unit.
  • Proficiency with professional captioning software and equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of captioning guidelines, including placement, formatting, and accessibility standards.
  • Familiarity with captioning formats such as WebVTT and SRT.
  • Ability to maintain high accuracy and focus under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel within the country and work flexible hours as needed.
  • Ability to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before the recruitment process begins.

Benefits

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

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