You are an experienced live captioner with a proven background in real-time media production and broadcast environments. You have mastered professional captioni
Work type: remote
Location: United States
Type: Contract
You are an experienced live captioner with a proven background in real-time media production and broadcast environments. You have mastered professional captioning software and understand the technical nuances of accessibility standards. **What makes it worth a look...** Keywords Studios offers freelance, fully remote contracts across the United States with flexible project volumes and schedules. While specific hourly rates are not listed, they provide the chance to work on high-profile live broadcast events for major media companies. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Possess deep proficiency in professional captioning equipment and software. * Maintain native-level fluency in US English. * Demonstrate technical familiarity with WebVTT and SRT formats. * Are comfortable traveling to support occasional on-site live productions.
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 Live Captioners with proven and solid experience in providing real-time captioning for various events, presentations, and broadcasts to join our global subtitling network.
If you would like to pursue freelance opportunities with us, please attach your CV in English, providing detailed information regarding your Live Captioning experience. (*non-English CV will NOT be considered).
Please make sure your CV shows us that you meet the following basic requirements:
Linguistic Skills and Operational Availability
• Must be based in the United States.
• Proficiency in English (US) 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.
• 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