Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Keywords Studios provides services for the global gaming and media industries and is seeking a Live Captioning/Streaming Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee live captioning and streaming projects. The role manages technical deployments, accessibility compliance, real-time troubleshooting, workflow development, and vendor relationships to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
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
- Part time position
- Flexible hours
- Remote work
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