Position Overview
Caption Consulting is seeking an experienced contract Captionist to provide remote real-time captioning for a college-level Korean language course during the Fall semester.
This is a remote, contract position supporting bi-weekly scheduled classes throughout the Fall semester. The captionist will provide high-quality, real-time captions using English and Romanized Korean to ensure accurate communication access for a d/Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing college student.
Responsibilities
• Provide accurate, real-time captioning during live remote college classes.
• Caption spoken Korean using accepted Romanized Korean spelling conventions, along with English as appropriate.
• Produce accurate class transcripts following each session.
• Maintain high standards for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and terminology.
• Follow Caption Consulting's standards for professionalism, confidentiality, and accessibility.
• Communicate promptly with our scheduling team regarding availability or technical issues.
Required Qualifications
• Training and experience in CART, TypeWell, or comparable real-time captioning services.
• Experience providing real-time captioning in higher education or classroom environments.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to accurately caption Romanized Korean and English.
• Excellent written English skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Understanding of communication access for d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Reliable computer, high-speed internet, and familiarity with remote captioning platforms and software.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting college or university students.
• Previous experience captioning foreign language coursework.
• Familiarity with Korean language instruction or Romanization systems.
Job Details
• Position Type: Independent Contractor
• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Scheduled college classes during the Fall semester
• Industry: Higher Education Accessibility
Pay: $75.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote