Real-Time Captioner & Transcription Specialist

Clay Today; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for the Computer-Aided Transcriber (Continuous) role. The successful candidate will provide real-time transcription services for Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and others on campus using specialized software, displaying transcripts to consumers in classrooms and events.

Role requires familiarity with higher education settings, a certification in the transcribing system, and at least three months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Certification in the applicable computer-aided transcribing system is required.
• Familiarity with academic higher education is also required.
• Three months of experience providing computer-aided transcribing services, preferably in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time transcriptions of spoken English using a computer-aided transcription system for Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and university guests.
• Create meaning-for-meaning real-time transcripts displayed to consumers in classrooms, conferences, and events.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with concurrent participation in the communication process.

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for the Computer-Aided Transcriber (Continuous) role. The successful candidate will provide real-time transcription services for Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and others on campus using specialized software, displaying transcripts to consumers in classrooms and events.

Role requires familiarity with higher education settings, a certification in the transcribing system, and at least three months of relevant experience.