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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote subtitling in California is $77,690.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,388.00 and $96,943.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Subtitling job involves creating accurate and synchronized subtitles for videos, films, or online content from a remote location. Subtitlers listen to audio, transcribe spoken words, and time the subtitles to match the dialogue. This role requires strong language skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of subtitling software. It can involve transcription, translation, or captioning for accessibility. Many remote subtitlers work as freelancers or for media and localization companies.

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To excel in Remote Subtitling, you need excellent language proficiency, strong listening skills, and attention to detail, usually supported by experience in transcription or linguistics. Familiarity with subtitling software (such as Aegisub, EZTitles, or Subtitle Edit), as well as knowledge of video formats and time-coding, is typically required. Exceptional time management, adaptability, and strong communication skills help you meet tight deadlines and collaborate with team members. These qualifications ensure accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality subtitles for various multimedia projects.

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Remote subtitling professionals often encounter challenges such as handling fast-paced dialogue, accurately translating idioms or cultural references, and meeting tight turnaround times. Staying organized, using advanced subtitling software, and continuously improving your language skills can help you overcome these hurdles. Additionally, proactively communicating with project managers or translators can clarify ambiguities and avoid errors. Adapting your workflow to work effectively across different time zones and project requirements is also important for long-term success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Remote Subtitling job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,690 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

Remote Scribe - Ava Echo (Real-time Text Corrector)

Ava

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$20/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Work remotely correcting captions for Deaf & Hard of Hearing users in real-time alongside AI-generated text.

  • Correct captions specifically for users with Deaf Accents, focusing on improving accuracy for DHH community.

  • Communicate proactively and reliably to ensure timely and accurate caption correction during assigned sessions.

Job description

Company Description

$20/hr

We want to radically improve how we humans communicate with each other. Our first step at Ava is to empower 450M deaf and hard-of-hearing people to live in a fully accessible world.

Every day, millions of people are excluded from conversations because they cannot hear what others say well. Our CEO Thibault grew up in a Deaf family & witnessed firsthand how the world was not accessible for them. Together with our CTO Skinner - deaf since age 2 - Thibault co-founded Ava to make live captioning of conversations as easy as turning on captions on TV.

Our small but fast-growing team has reinvented AI-based speech recognition technology to be in service of people who need it the most. We dream of a 24/7 accessible world, without any communication barrier.

Job Description

Calling All Prospective Scribes For Ava Echo!

Note: Please leave a note if you have experience with deaf accents so we can expedite & stage your application.

Our Scribe Team is currently scouting talent for our upcoming service, "Ava Echo."

Learn more below!

"Echo" aims to serve all users in the Deaf Community

Scribes work remotely, alongside AI-generated text, to correct captions for Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) users in real-time. Our pilot project, Echo, will focus specifically on correcting text for DHH users with Deaf Accents.

Qualifications

For Echo Scribes, applicants:

-Should be a CODA (strongly preferred) or have experience with spoken deaf accents

-Must have a strong, demonstrated capacity to comprehend various spoken accents in English

-Preferably have experience with ASL or various deaf dialects

-Preferably have experience in the helping professions with proximity to DHH community

*Please only apply if you possess the qualifications above

Scribes at Ava:

- Work from home 5-15 hrs/week, 1h-2h sessions at a time, primarily ~6AM-6PM PST

- Are always on-time for our missions and are quite communicative & reactive

- Are flexible and truly excited to be making the world a better place

You could join the Scribe team if:

1) You type quickly and accurately on your keyboard. (Test how many wpm you type here: https://www.keyhero.com/free-typing-test/)

2) You are savvy with technology and familiar using computers.

3) You have worked remotely before (6+ months), have a good Wifi connection and a quiet workspace

4) You are used to proactive and clear communication with people

5) You are a reliable person: if you commit to a time to Scribe, a deaf/hard-of-hearing Ava user counts on you!

We will consider you priority if:

A) You have experience in the following: transcription of audio, translation, subtitling, proofreading, captioning.

B) Are happy to train ~4 hours to become a Scribe, to start and are happy to begin training with a few hours a week.

So make sure to mention this along with your qualifications!

Additional Information

Interested?
Please include the answers to the following questions in your cover letter with your application.

  1. What's the best word per minute (wpm) and accuracy percentage you scored on this typing test (3 tries max)? https://www.keyhero.com/free-typing-test/
  2. Are you available Mon-Fri 6AM-6PM PST? How many hours would you be available to work with us next week?
  3. Have you ever worked remotely for 6-months or more? How did you like it?
  4. Have you ever done transcription work before? If so, for what company and for how long?
  5. Write 10 adjectives that best describe you socially and professionally.
  6. What's the latest book you've read and your favorite thing about it?
  7. What's your favorite digital tool and why?
  8. Roughly how many meetings have you had to reschedule in the last 3 months? (We're not at 0 ourselves :))
  9. Why are you interested in working for Ava?
  10. How did you hear about us? (article, friend, job site, etc.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*Note: Please read the listing thoroughly & answer all the questions listed. Applications without answers will be automatically rejected.

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