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How much do remote captioning jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote captioning in Florida is $25.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.10 and $34.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Remote Captioning Jobs?

In remote captioning jobs, you work from home to provide closed captioning services to promote the accessibility of live and recorded events. As a remote captioner or subtitler, you transcribe or subtitle the content and then send your work back to your employer or client. Remote captioning jobs usually involve listening to an audio file or watching a video, then sending your captions back via a web-enabled device. The captions you create may be displayed on event screens, television shows, or through any other method the clients need. Remote captioning jobs may involve working unusual hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What is the difference between Remote Captioning vs Remote Transcription?

AspectRemote CaptioningRemote Transcription
CredentialsTypically requires certification in captioning or related trainingNo specific certification usually required
Work EnvironmentLive or recorded captioning for TV, online videos, or eventsConverting audio recordings into text for documents or records
Industry UsageMedia, education, live events, broadcastingLegal, medical, business, media
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for live vs. recorded work, or for accessibility rolesCompared for document accuracy, legal or medical transcription

Remote captioning involves providing real-time or recorded captions for media, events, or broadcasts, often requiring specialized certification. Remote transcription focuses on converting audio recordings into written documents, typically without the need for certification. Both roles are essential in media, legal, and medical industries but differ mainly in their output and immediacy.

What is remote captioning?

Remote captioning is the process of transcribing spoken words into text in real time for live events, broadcasts, or meetings, using specialized software and communication tools from a remote location. Captioners listen to the audio feed and type out what is being said, which is then displayed as captions on screens for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, or for those who prefer to read along. This job requires excellent listening and typing skills, as well as familiarity with captioning software. Remote captioning enables accessibility without the need for the captioner to be physically present at the event.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Captioner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Captioner, you need excellent listening skills, fast and accurate typing abilities, and a strong command of grammar and spelling, often supported by a relevant certification such as Certified CART Provider or Certified Broadcast Captioner. Familiarity with captioning software, real-time transcription tools, and video conferencing platforms is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to concentrate for extended periods set top performers apart in this role. These skills are vital to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and timely delivery of captions for diverse audiences.

What are some common challenges faced by remote captioners and how can they be managed?

Remote captioners often face challenges such as maintaining accuracy while keeping up with the pace of live audio, managing background noise, and staying focused during long sessions. To address these, it's important to have a distraction-free workspace, use quality headphones, and take regular short breaks to reduce fatigue. Additionally, familiarizing yourself with industry-specific terminology and using captioning software with built-in shortcuts can greatly enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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Infographic showing various Remote Captioning job openings in Florida as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 62% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,955 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Digital Asset Production Specialist

Streamlly

Sarasota, FL • Remote

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

About Streamlly

Streamlly is a cinematic journalism and human storytelling network. We produce short-form news recreations and human-interest films - our "StoryBreaks" - and distribute them where people already watch: connected TV and OTT, programmatic display, digital out-of-home (DOOH) screens, and social platforms. We hold a high editorial bar and an equally high production bar, and we hire W-2 with full benefits in an industry that defaults to freelance.

The Role

You take a finished master - key art, poster, or a locked video edit - and turn it into every version each platform requires, on spec and on deadline. This is the role that makes one piece of work show up correctly everywhere: the right aspect ratio, the right runtime, the right file format, the right captions. Because we cover breaking news, turnaround can be fast, so reliability and precision under a tight clock matter as much as craft.

What You'll Do
  • Adapt master posters, key art, and stills into platform-specific sizes: social (9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9), programmatic display (IAB standard units), DOOH layouts (portrait and landscape, high resolution), thumbnails, and end cards.
  • Version master video edits for each destination: trims and runtime cuts, reframes and safe-area adjustments for vertical and square, platform encoding specs, and bitrate/format requirements for CTV/OTT vs. social vs. DOOH.
  • Build and burn in or attach captions and subtitles, and help us meet accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1 AA, CVAA) across CTV/OTT distribution.
  • Keep brand and editorial consistency across every output - typography, lockups, disclosure language, and our cinematic look - without drifting from the approved master.
  • Manage assets cleanly: clear file naming, organized exports, version control, and tidy handoffs to distribution and ad ops.
  • Work from locked masters and our spec sheets, flagging anything that won't translate to a given platform before it becomes a problem.
  • Where possible, build reusable templates and batch/export workflows so versioning gets faster over time.
What You Bring
  • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop and Illustrator for static, Premiere Pro and After Effects for video, and Media Encoder for output.
  • A real grasp of platform specifications across social, programmatic, CTV/OTT, and DOOH, and the discipline to hit them exactly.
  • Hands-on experience with fast-turnaround design and video tools such as Canva, Opus Clip, CapCut, Adobe Express, or similar - and the judgment to know when a quick-tool output is good enough vs. when a piece needs to be finished in the full suite.
  • Comfort with captioning/subtitle files (e.g., SRT/VTT) and an understanding of accessibility basics.
  • A sharp eye for detail and brand consistency, and the judgment to keep adaptations faithful to the master.
  • The ability to move quickly and stay organized when a breaking-news piece needs to ship the same day.
Nice to Have
  • Motion graphics and design skills beyond pure versioning.
  • Hands-on experience with DOOH or programmatic display specs and ad-ops handoffs.
  • Familiarity with template-driven or automated resizing/export workflows.
  • Exposure to a DSP / programmatic distribution environment.
Details
  • Employment: Full-time (25-40 hours a week), W-2.
  • Work arrangement: Primarily remote / work-from-home with flexible scheduling, plus some in-office production days. You must reside in Florida and be able to travel to Sarasota or Tampa as needed.
  • Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); and flexible paid time off.

    Streamlly is an equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify employer.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME