Live Captioning/Streaming Project Manager - Contractor

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.

What You Will Do

Manage and oversee live captioning and streaming projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real-time during live broadcasts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for accessibility in media. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Part-time position