PURPOSE/REASON FOR THE POSITION:

Operate a real-time voice/and or steno captioning system and associated technical equipment to perform real-time English caption of live programs.  Full-time and part-time positions are non-exempt.  Freelance positions are also available.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:  

• 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, use hands to fingers.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Must be punctual, dependable, flexible, and  possess a team attitude and willing to adapt to last-minute changes to programming, and industry that runs 24/7/365
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         Broadcast captioning experience is a must

·         Must be 18 years of age

·         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)

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.

If interested, please mail resume to jobs@whotv.com or  deliver resume to 1801 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM.