Freelance English (UK) Live Subtitler/Captioner

Keywords Studios; Burbank (CA); Remote; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible project volume

Set your own schedule

Early access to unreleased content

Constructive feedback and support

Job summary

Keywords Studios Plc seeks experienced English (UK) live CART captioners for real-time captioning of events, broadcasts, and presentations. This freelance role is based in the United Kingdom with the possibility of on-site travel for live productions.

You will work with a global subtitling network and use professional captioning software and formats, including WebVTT and SRT, ensuring accuracy under live deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must be based in the United Kingdom.
• Proficiency in English (UK) as a native speaker.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the country as needed to support live events.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours for live broadcasts.
• Prior experience in live broadcasting, media production, or real-time subtitling is required.
• Proficient with captioning formats such as WebVTT and SRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time captioning for live events, presentations, and broadcasts.
• Maintain high accuracy under tight, real-time deadlines.
• Collaborate with on-site and remote production teams.
• Travel to on-site productions within the United Kingdom as needed.

Skills

English (UK) proficiency

Live broadcasting experience

Remote work readiness

Tools

Captioning software

WebVTT

SRT

Professional captioning equipment

Job description

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 English (UK) Live CART Captioners with proven and solid experience in providing real-time captioning for various events, presentations, and broadcasts to join our global subtitling network.

Requirements

Linguistic Skills and Operational Availability

• Must be based in the United Kingdom.
• Proficiency in English (UK) as a native speaker
• Ability and willingness to travel within the country as needed to support specific live events or on-site productions
• Flexibility to adapt to work schedules outside normal business hours to meet live broadcast demands

Industry and Tool Experience

• Prior experience in live broadcasting, media production, or a real-time subtitling unit is a must
• Proficiency in using professional captioning software and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of captioning guidelines, including proper placement, formatting, and accessibility standards
• Familiarity with various captioning formats, such as WebVTT, and SRT

Flexibility and Accountability

• Strong ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and focus under the pressure of tight, real-time deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as a cohesive part of a production team

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

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.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: United Kingdom

Area of Work: Media & Entertainment

Service: Media & Entertainment

Employment Type: Freelance

Working Pattern: Remote