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Specialist, Captioning
Tribune Company
Hartford, CT, United States
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Tribune Media located in Hartford, CT at the WTIC -TV and WCCT-TV News studios has an immediate part time opening. Operate a real-time voice captioning system and associated technical equipment to perform real-time English caption of live programs.
Responsibilities:
• Multi-task (hear audio, voice what was heard, proof-read developing captions - all simultaneously).
• Utilize a keyboard by typing proper corrections and other words as necessary.
• Maintain Closed Captioning Center quality standards for accuracy and speed.
• Work specified on-call schedule, in addition to regular schedule.
• Ability to sit, hear, talk, and use hands and fingers. Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and flexible and possess a team attitude and willingness to adapt to last-minute changes to programming and industry that runs 24/7/365.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Broadcast captioning experience helpful
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Knowledge of Caption Mic or Eclipse Captioning Software highly desirable
• Excellent reading skills
• Strong voicing skills/voice quality – ability to speak quickly with clear enunciation
• Excellent spelling/vocabulary
• Strong memory-recall ability
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while focusing on a high amount of attention to detail
• Calm/relaxed demeanor
• Comfortable and familiar with computers and new technology
• Ability to perform under pressure with changing priorities
• Ability to work flexible shifts (AM, PM, Weekends)