Live Captioning Streaming Project Manager

October 11

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Keywords Studios

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

10,000+

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.