Live Captioning Streaming Project Manager

October 11, 2024

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Keywords Studios

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Keywords Studios is the #1 global games services provider, offering an end-to-end platform supercharged by technology. They deliver technical and creative solutions to the global video games industry, with services including game development, art services, audio development, QA testing, localization, marketing services, and player engagement. Keywords Studios also works on accessibility services, content globalization, and advanced AI & technology solutions. Founded on decades of experience, they are committed to responsible business practices and provide industry-wide insights for unparalleled experiences to audiences around the world.

Art Services • Engineering • Audio Services • Functionality QA • Localization

10,000+ employees

Founded 1998

🎮 Gaming

📱 Media

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

• Keywords Studios is a renowned provider of services for the global gaming and media industries. • Currently seeking a Live Captioning Project Manager to join our dynamic team. • Play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing live captioning/streaming projects. • 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. • Manage and oversee live captioning and streaming projects from conception to completion. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables. • Lead the configuration and deployment of streaming infrastructure and captioning tools. • Ensure adherence to accessibility standards and compliance with regulations. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real-time during live broadcasts. • Develop and implement workflows for integrating live captions, transcripts, and translations. • 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Part time position • Flexible hours.