If you would like to work as a freelance subtitler, transcriptionists or translator for Capital Captions, we are currently recruiting for professional, experienced, qualified individuals to take on a diverse range of transcription, captioning and formatting work for international clients. We highly value both our freelance and subcontracting staff. We treat all of our workers with the utmost respect and view any professional collaboration as a partnership.
If you would like to work with Capital Captions as a freelance subtitler, transcriptionists or translator you can apply to work with us below, but first, be sure to have a browse through our checklist to make sure not only that you’re right for us, but also that we’re right for you!
- At least two years transcription experience
- At least two years experience within your chosen specialism
- A typing speed of at least 65wpm
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Possess transcription software including foot pedals
- Access to a high speed broadband connection
- Access to file conversion and/or audio manipulation software
captioning INDUSTRY!
Capital Captions specialise in subtitling and closed captioning services for clients from a range of sectors. We provide a vast range of sound to text services for clients. We work with foreign subtitling for global audiences, closed captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing, broadcast subtitles, social media and YouTube subtitles and more…
Closed caption writers and subtitlers working for Capital Captions are required to have:
- At least two years of subtitling experience
- Access to a subtitle creation software
- File conversion and/or video editing software
* At Capital Captions, we hire subcontractors to take on freelance transcription, subtitling and closed captioning work on our behalf. Our UK transcriptionists and subtitlers are solely responsible for registering as self employed with HMRC. International freelance writers are responsible for registering with their own official government tax system.



