CAPTION WRITER – SACCHAM

1 - 2 Yr Communication and Transcription Entertainment & Media Broadcast Production

Skills: Writing Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Definition:

Write caption phrases of dialogue for hearing-impaired and foreign language-speaking viewers of movie or television productions.

1) Writes captions to describe music and background noises.
2) Watches production and reviews captions simultaneously to determine which caption phrases require editing.
3) Enters commands to synchronize captions with dialogue and place on the screen.
4) Translates foreign language dialogue into English language captions or English dialogue into foreign language captions.
5) Operates computerized captioning system for movies or television productions for hearing-impaired and foreign language speaking viewers..
6) Oversees encoding of captions to master tape of television production.
7) Discusses captions with directors or producers of movie and television productions.
8) Edits translations for correctness of grammar, punctuation, and clarity of expression.

1) Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
2) Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
3) Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
4) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
5) Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
6) Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
7) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
8) Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
9) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

1) Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
2) Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
3) Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
4) Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
5) Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.