Subtitle & Caption Specialist

At a glance

• Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
• Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Specialist
• RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
• Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
• Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications

Role overview

Create and review subtitles and captions, and judge AI-generated ones for timing, accuracy and readability.

Key responsibilities

• Write and time subtitles to broadcast standards
• Review AI captions for errors, timing and line breaks
• Translate subtitles between English and your language
• Build test sets of hard audio-visual clips

Ideal qualifications

• Professional subtitling or captioning experience
• Native fluency in at least one language plus strong English
• Knowledge of reading speed and line length rules
• Experience with subtitling software

Nice to have

• Accessibility captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers
• Urdu, Hindi or Arabic subtitling work

More about the opportunity

Automatic captions are now everywhere, but quality still varies widely by language. Professionals set the standard they are measured against.

Compensation and contract terms

• Hourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
• Hourly or per-task contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
• Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
• Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
• Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.

Application process

1. ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
2. InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
3. ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
4. Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.