[Remote] Live Captioning/Streaming Project Manager - Contractor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Keywords Studios is hiring a Live Captioning/Streaming Project Manager to manage live captioning and streaming projects from planning through delivery. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, oversees streaming infrastructure and captioning workflows, and ensures accessibility compliance and reliable live broadcasts.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Remote work
• 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

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