Closed Captioning Jobs | Freelance Captioning Jobs

What is captioning?

Captioning is the creation of text-based closed captions from video audio. In addition to typing the dialogue, captioners also describe sound effects and music cues to help viewers understand what's going on. Captioners then time the captions to the audio.

What does being a freelance captioner with Rev entail?

As a freelance captioner with Rev, you'll have access to a list of customer videos that need captioning. You can claim and work on any jobs you choose, subject to meeting Rev's quality requirements for freelancer work. The video content, pay, and deadline are all listed upfront so you can decide if the captioning job is a good fit for you and your schedule.

Rev provides a web-based captioning editor you use to capture all audible English speech, sound effects, music, and lyrics in a video file. Customers receive an easy to edit version of the caption file that can be downloaded in many forms.

What are the requirements to be a freelance captioner with Rev?

You must have strong English language skills and be able to accurately caption audio. We ask you to take a grammar quiz and submit a caption sample prior to being approved to caption with Rev. We will provide you with guidelines on how to ensure your caption sample meets the quality standards expected by customers.

Captioners do not need demonstrated prior experience or any special qualifications.

Do I need equipment?

You need a desktop or laptop computer and a reliable internet connection. You can claim freelance captioning jobs and complete them all through Rev's online platform.

Where does Rev accept freelancers from?

Rev accepts Transcription and Caption applicants from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States (excluding California)

How does payment work?

You'll be paid through PayPal for the work you completed in the prior week. As of now, PayPal is the only available payout option.

Payment is in USD, which can be converted into other currencies through PayPal.

How do taxes work?

Please refer to this help center article on taxes.

Do I have to work a minimum amount of hours? Do I have to work at specific times of the week?

There is no minimum requirement to remain active on Rev's platform. You decide when and how often you work. You can claim captioning jobs at any time of the day. Rev's global customer networks means there is a steady stream of work available to caption.

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