Live Captioning/Streaming Project Manager - Contractor

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• 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.

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, reputed company Live, reputed company, reputed company, 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, reputed company, reputed company).
• Knowledge of RTMP, HLS, WebRTC, and other video streaming protocols.
• Experience with CDN services (e.g., reputed company, reputed company) 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 reputed company Translation), and automated speech recognition (ASR).
• Experience with captioning tools such as reputed company, 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 reputed company team, contributing to the enhancement of accessibility in media.

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

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