# Live Captioning/Streaming Project Manager - Contractor

> Keywords Studios · Los Angeles, United States (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-23

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Media & Entertainment

## Description

Keywords Studios is a renowned provider of services for the global gaming and media industries. We are currently seeking a Live Captioning Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As the Live Captioning Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing live captioning/streaming projects across various platforms. You will ensure that all projects are delivered on-time and meet the highest standards of quality. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for accessibility in media.

### 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, 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.

## Requirements

-   **Experience in Live Streaming Technologies:**

-   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.

-   **Live Captioning Expertise:**

-   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.

-   **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 Keywords Studios team, contributing to the enhancement of accessibility in media.

## Benefits

Part time position

Flexible hours.

_Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees._

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