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Caption Editor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

... video editing, color correction, and formatting using industry-standard tools such as Adobe ... support ideation, caption development, trend analysis, reporting synthesis, and workflow ...

... caption -- and you're excited to experiment across formats in the digital age. This role sits at ... Video & Motion Support: Assist with planning, shooting, and editing short-form video and simple ...

Sr. Content Creator, Creative Studio

Irvine, CA · On-site

$87.30K - $109.10K/yr

... a caption - and you're excited to experiment across formats in the digital age. This role sits at ... Video & Motion Support: Assist with planning, shooting, and editing short-form video and simple ...

In addition to owning the video editing tasks (primarily working from paper edits to churn out high ... Transcribe content, caption videos, revise projects based on rounds of review, deliver in different ...

This is a role for a versatile, concept-forward creative who thinks beyond the caption and leads by ... Can execute on social first videos yourself (shooting and editing), and is even open to being on ...

Senior Director, Story

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$140K - $160K/yr

This is a role for a versatile, concept-forward creative who thinks beyond the caption and leads by ... Can execute on social first videos yourself (shooting and editing), and is even open to being on ...

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How much do caption editor jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for caption editor in California is $32.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.87 and $39.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Caption Editor job?

A Caption Editor is responsible for creating, editing, and timing captions or subtitles for videos, ensuring accuracy, readability, and synchronization with the audio. They may transcribe spoken dialogue, correct grammar and punctuation, and adhere to accessibility standards. This role is essential for making content accessible to deaf or hard-of-hearing audiences and those who prefer subtitles. Caption Editors work in media, broadcasting, education, and online streaming industries. Strong language skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with captioning software are key for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Caption Editor position, and why are they important?

A Caption Editor should possess excellent language proficiency, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of grammar and style, often backed by a degree in English, journalism, or related fields. Familiarity with captioning software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or dedicated captioning platforms, as well as knowledge of accessibility standards, is highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently help Caption Editors excel in fast-paced environments. These competencies ensure captions are accurate, accessible, and delivered on schedule, enhancing content quality and viewer experience.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Caption Editor?

Caption Editors are responsible for transcribing spoken content, synchronizing captions with audio and video, and editing captions for readability, accuracy, and compliance with accessibility guidelines. A typical day may involve working with video editors or producers to review scripts, using specialized software to input and format captions, and performing thorough quality checks to ensure accuracy. Caption Editors also address client feedback or last-minute edits and work on multiple projects concurrently. This role requires balancing detailed independent work with collaboration and effective communication across teams.
What cities in California are hiring for Caption Editor jobs? Cities in California with the most Caption Editor job openings:

Senior Social Media Coordinator

Pixi Beauty

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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Job description

Senior Social Media Coordinator
Pixi Inc. | Los Angeles, California | On-site Role
About Pixi
Pixi Beauty is a globally recognized beauty brand with a distinctive point of view and a deeply engaged community. As one of the fastest growing independent beauty brands, Pixi has built a strong worldwide reputation and continues to shape the industry through product-led storytelling, creativity, consistency and thoughtful innovation at a global scale.
The Role
The Senior Social Media Coordinator is a high-accountability execution role within the Creative Digital Marketing team, responsible for translating creative direction into scalable, consistent, and high-performing social execution and operational rigor across all platforms with enthusiasm and discipline.
This is a content-driven, systems-aware role requiring deep fluency in social media and the beauty landscape, excellent execution skills under clear creative leadership, and the ability to operate with urgency. A refined visual eye, strong photography/videography skill and the ability to plan and deliver content at scale, and a full understanding of AI-driven content creation for ideation, efficiency, and optimization are essential. This role will facilitate and present for final decisions and approvals by the Creative Director.
Key Responsibilities & Performance Standards

  • Create and propose high-quality social content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, and emerging platforms, aligned with Pixi's brand voice, visual standards, and creative direction.
  • Post-production & content finishing: Strong hands-on ability to retouch, edit, and refine social content to a publish-ready standard, including light photo retouching, video editing, color correction, and formatting using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, and native platform editing tools.
  • Content calendar management and execution, ensuring timely, consistent, and strategic scheduling and posting across all channels in line with established standards. At Pixi we always stay 60 days ahead.
  • Prepare and submit shot lists, creative briefs, and content proposals for approval ahead of campaigns, launches, and shoots.
  • Translate creative direction into executable content with precision, ensuring consistency with Pixi and POP brand ethos, tone, and visual identity.
  • Manage and optimize platform presence, proactively adapting execution in response to algorithm changes, new features, and emerging formats.
  • Own final content readiness prior to publish, including fact checking accuracy, formatting, timely approvals, and risk awareness.
  • Troubleshoot execution issues in real time and proactively escalate with clear solutions when systems, platforms, or timelines shift.
  • Foster and nurture the Pixi community through thoughtful, timely engagement across comments, messages, and feedback.
  • Own planning accuracy and workflow execution across internal systems, including Planner, FS, SMWF, Brandwatch, and PDL.
  • Apply performance learnings to continuously refine content formats, cadence, and execution over time.
  • Use AI tools confidently and responsibly to support ideation, caption development, trend analysis, reporting synthesis, and workflow optimization.
  • Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of workflows, best practices, and learnings to support continuity and onboarding.
  • Track, analyze, and report performance on a weekly and monthly basis, translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Execute with awareness of global markets, time zones, and regional handoffs to ensure consistent and timely delivery.
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and proactively, surfacing risks, progress, and recommendations without requiring leadership follow-up.
  • Partner closely with Creative, Growth Marketing, Ecommerce, and leadership teams to ensure alignment across initiatives.
  • Identify workflow gaps and propose improvements to strengthen continuity, scalability, and operational resilience.
  • All other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualified applicants ideally have a clear understanding of and interest in the beauty industry as well as a minimum of 4 years of social media experience within a professional environment.