Live Captioning/Streaming Project Manager - Contractor

Keywords Studios; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part time position

Flexible hours

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking a Live Captioning Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee live captioning and streaming projects across platforms. You will ensure on-time delivery and high quality while collaborating with broadcast, engineering, IT, and accessibility teams.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for accessible media. You will lead tool configuration, troubleshooting, and vendor relationships to deliver accurate captions and

Qualifications

• Experience managing live captioning or streaming projects.
• Strong knowledge of streaming protocols and encoding.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG).

Responsibilities

• Oversee live captioning and streaming projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate with broadcast, engineering, IT and accessibility teams.
• Configure and deploy streaming infrastructure and captioning tools.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, WCAG and other regulations.
• Troubleshoot real-time issues during live broadcasts.
• Manage relationships with vendors and captioning service providers.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Timeline planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Broadcast Engineering, Media

Tools

OBS

Wirecast

vMix

Wowza

Restream

RTMP

HLS

WebRTC

Job description

Keywords Studios is a renowned provider of services for the global gaming and media industries. We are currently seeking a Live Captioning Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As the Live Captioning Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing live captioning/streaming projects across various platforms. You will ensure that all projects are delivered on-time and meet the highest standards of quality. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for accessibility in media.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee live captioning and streaming projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (broadcast, engineering, IT, and accessibility) to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead the configuration and deployment of streaming infrastructure, captioning tools, and platforms (e.g., OBS, Wirecast, YouTube Live, Twitch, Zoom, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to accessibility standards (e.g., ADA, WCAG) and compliance with live captioning and subtitling regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real-time during live broadcasts, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth operations.
• Develop and implement workflows for integrating live captions, transcripts, and translations with live-streamed content.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, freelancers, and captioning service providers.

Requirements

• Experience in Live Streaming Technologies:
  • Proficiency in live streaming platforms and encoders (e.g., OBS, Wirecast, vMix, Wowza, Restream).
  • Knowledge of RTMP, HLS, WebRTC, and other video streaming protocols.
  • Experience with CDN services (e.g., Akamai, Cloudflare) for optimized content delivery.
  • Familiarity with server-side and client-side streaming architectures.
• Live Captioning Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of real-time captioning technologies, including stenography, CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation), and automated speech recognition (ASR).
  • Experience with captioning tools such as Ai-Media, EEG Falcon, CaptionSync, StreamText, or similar software.
  • Knowledge of caption file formats (SRT, VTT, SCC) and best practices for caption positioning, timing, and quality.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot audio/video quality issues, latency, synchronization problems, and captioning delays.
  • Familiarity with video codecs, streaming resolutions, and bitrates for optimal performance.
• Compliance & Accessibility:
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards such as ADA, WCAG, FCC guidelines, and country-specific live captioning regulations.
  • Experience with accessibility features in live streaming platforms (closed captions, transcripts, audio descriptions).
• Project Management Skills:
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and work under tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders across different time zones.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Broadcast Engineering, Media, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in live streaming, captioning, or a related technical project management role.

We are excited to welcome a passionate and skilled professional to our Keywords Studios team, contributing to the enhancement of accessibility in media.

Benefits

• Part time position
• Flexible hours.

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