English UK/US Live Captioner

Keywords Studios; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media service provider in Los Angeles is looking for an English UK/US Live Captioner to create accurate and real-time captions for various events. The candidate should have excellent typing skills, familiarity with captioning formats, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This role may require weekend and evening availability. Join our dynamic team and help enhance the viewing experience for audiences.

Qualifications

• Native English speaker with proficiency in US/UK English.
• Experience using professional captioning software.
• Knowledge of captioning guidelines and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit real-time captions for live events.
• Ensure accuracy and synchronization of captions with audio.
• Conduct quality checks on the captions.

Skills

Proficiency in English US/UK

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Familiarity with captioning formats

Tools

Captioning software

Job description

Join to apply for the English UK/US Live Captioner role at Keywords Studios.

Keywords is seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Live Captioner Editors for Real-Time Captioning Creation. As a Live Captioner Editor, you will play a crucial role in providing real-time captioning for various events, presentations, and broadcasts. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of the captions, providing an accessible experience for our viewers. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with excellent typing skills and a passion for captioning to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit real-time captions for live events, presentations, and broadcasts
• Ensure the accuracy and synchronization of captions with the audio content
• Adhere to captioning guidelines and standards to provide an accessible experience for viewers
• Collaborate with the production team to meet captioning requirements and deadlines
• Conduct quality checks and revisions to maintain the highest standards of captioning

Requirements

If you would like to pursue freelance translation opportunities with us, please send us your CV in English, providing detailed information regarding your subtitling experience.

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

• Proficiency in English US/UK as a native speaker
• Proficiency in using professional captioning software and equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines
• Extensive knowledge of captioning guidelines, including caption placement and formatting
• Familiarity with various captioning formats, such as WebVTT, and SRT
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours and on weekends, as needed
• Prior experience in live broadcasting or media production is a must

We apologize in advance for not being able to reply to candidates who do not meet the listed requirements.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting