Real -Time Captioners

 

Are you interested in an exciting and meaningful position?  One that combines your skills as a reporter with the fast-paced entertainment industry programming in a way that provides direct benefit for individuals that would otherwise be prevented from fully enjoying and participating in the information and content of the show.  If that describes you, read on…

 

Real-Time Captioners sought to create closed captions of live TV broadcasts such as national news programs, specials and sporting events from our Vienna, Virginia or Dallas, Texas production facility for the benefit of the deaf and hard-of-hearing.   A.A. or B.S. degree in Court and Conference Reporting or satisfactory completion of other 2-year equivalent programs is required.  Registered professional Reporter preferred. 

 

Must possess a high degree of proficiency in machine shorthand skills, excellent English grammar, comprehension, and spelling skills.  Must be able to perform under pressure with changing priorities, and to work different shifts, including holidays and weekends. 

 

On the job training is provided with state-of-the-art equipment.  Superior benefits include a competitive salary, with paid leave, medical, dental, life and pension benefits & more. 

 

Interested parties should send in resume with cover letter to the postal or email address below.  Qualified candidates will be contacted and sent a pre-screening test.

                                                                             

National Captioning Institute

1900 Gallows Road, Suite 3000           

Vienna, VA 22182

Attn:  Karen Finkelstein

Email:  kfinkelstein@ncicap.org

Fax:  703/917-4240