English UK/US Live Captioner

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 the candidates who do not meet the listed requirements

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