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- Location: Burbank, CA
- Department: Realtime Captioning
- Hours: Various (am, pm weekend hours required)
- Status: Contract, non-exempt
General Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, operate a computer-aided real time captioning stenotype or dependent voice recognition system to create English closed captions for live broadcast and non-live broadcast programs (example: sports, news, financial, weather).
General Criteria
Must possess a high degree of proficiency in machine shorthand skills, excellent English grammar, comprehension, and spelling skills. Ability to listen and concentrate for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform under pressure with changing priorities. Must be able to work flexible shifts. We look for previous Realtime writing experience (1-2 years), and also require that you have your own equipment and software. If you have these prerequisites, please forward your resume to our attention for review.
Educational Requirements
A.A. or B.S. in Court and Conference Reporting or satisfactory completion of other 2-year equivalent program.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of CaptionMax to provide equal employment opportunities for qualified persons. An integral part of our policy is to assure that hiring, promotions, terminations, working conditions, benefits, compensation, and training are all conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement
CaptionMax will take Affirmative Action (AA) to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination and harassment. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training.
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