Hourly Realtime Captioner (Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer-Aided Transcriber) - DPRC

California State University, Long Beach; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Hourly Realtime Captioner to provide essential communication access for Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals. This role involves utilizing court reporting methods and real-time technology to deliver accurate verbatim translations in various settings. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students and faculty. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in education, where your contributions will significantly impact the learning experience of many.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of court reporting methods and industry ethics.
• Ability to caption at least 180 words per minute accurately.

Responsibilities

• Providing immediate verbatim translation in academic and public settings.
• Setting up and troubleshooting captioning equipment.

Skills

Court Reporting Methods

Real-Time Software

Technical Terminology Research

Collaboration Skills

Education

Formal Training in Court Reporting

Tools

Live-Stream Captioning Software

Job description

Hourly Realtime Captioner (Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer-Aided Transcriber) - DPRC

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This position involves providing communication access real-time translating services (CART) to Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals, using court reporting methods, real-time technology, and software to produce verbatim text of spoken English in various settings.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing immediate verbatim translation in academic and public settings.
• Setting up and troubleshooting captioning equipment.
• Researching technical terminology and customizing dictionaries.
• Collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to ensure access.

Minimum qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of court reporting methods, real-time software, and industry ethics.
• Ability to caption at least 180 words per minute accurately.
• Formal training in court reporting; experience preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Captioning at 220+ words per minute.
• Two or more years of post-secondary captioning experience.
• Experience with live-stream captioning software and team captioning.

Other details:

• Position is hourly, part-time, with a salary range of $70-$97.17/hour.
• Must comply with confidentiality, ethics, and safety standards.
• Background check required.

Applicants should be prepared to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. and meet CSU immunization requirements.