Freelance Offline Captioner & Subtitle Editor (Prerecorded Meetings)

About This Role

Translating raw audio into accurate, well-formatted captions and subtitles for prerecorded meetings is the core of this freelance role, improving comprehension for diverse audiences worldwide. This opportunity suits talented editors with a passion for language, transcription, and multimedia content who want to make a meaningful impact across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe recorded meetings accurately, capturing spoken content verbatim or as specified
• Edit captions and subtitles to ensure clarity, timing synchronization, and adherence to style standards such as the Chicago Manual of Style
• Proofread all text for grammatical correctness, spelling, punctuation, and consistency in English language usage
• Format subtitles and captions to meet technical specifications for various platforms and media formats
• Implement translation or localization adjustments when necessary to reach global audiences effectively
• Review and revise captions based on client feedback or quality assurance checks
• Maintain organized records of all projects, including version control and detailed documentation of edits made

Requirements

• Proven experience in editing, transcription, or captioning for prerecorded multimedia content
• Strong command of the English language with excellent writing skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with captioning software tools and subtitle editing platforms
• Knowledge of transcription best practices and industry standards such as the Chicago Manual of Style
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects efficiently
• Demonstrated proficiency in typing quickly and accurately under tight deadlines

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in translation or multilingual captioning

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home