Video Captioner — Flexible Subtitling Role

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT is seeking a part-time Video Captioner to create accurate English captions for course videos using captioning software. The role involves reviewing media, adding captions, and ensuring accessibility cues are included. It requires reliability, independence, and strong typing skills.

The position is 5–20 hours per week, with hourly pay of $12.00–$15.00. This is a pooled/hourly role, and eligibility for work-study is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide captions (subtitles) in English using specialized captioning software.
• Review course videos and other media to ensure accurate and complete captions are embedded.
• Add or edit captions when needed.
• Ensure that background noises, auditory cues, and speaker identification are included in the edited captions.
• Capture, store and retrieve videos, audio or other information.
• Operate computerized captioning system.
• Follow WCAG 2.1 Captioning Guidelines.
• Maintain student confidentiality in compliance with FERPA.

Skills

Typing 50-60 WPM

English proficiency

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year college experience

Job description

Weber State University in Ogden, UT is seeking a part-time Video Captioner to create accurate English captions for course videos using captioning software. The role involves reviewing media, adding captions, and ensuring accessibility cues are included. It requires reliability, independence, and strong typing skills.

The position is 5–20 hours per week, with hourly pay of $12.00–$15.00. This is a pooled/hourly role, and eligibility for work-study is preferred.