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How much do broadcast captioning jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for broadcast captioning in the United States is $23.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Broadcast Captioning vs Closed Captioning?

AspectBroadcast CaptioningClosed Captioning
CredentialsTypically requires certification in captioning or related trainingOften requires similar certifications or training in captioning
Work EnvironmentWorks in TV studios, live broadcasts, or media production settingsWorks in various settings including TV, online videos, and live events
Industry UsageUsed by broadcasters for live and recorded TV contentUsed by consumers to enable accessibility on various media devices

Broadcast Captioning and Closed Captioning both involve creating text representations of audio content. Broadcast Captioning primarily focuses on live or pre-recorded TV broadcasts for a broad audience, often requiring real-time skills. Closed Captioning is used to provide accessible content for viewers with hearing impairments across multiple media platforms. While their skills and tools overlap, Broadcast Captioning is more aligned with media production environments, whereas Closed Captioning emphasizes accessibility for individual viewers.

What Are Broadcast Captioning Jobs?

Broadcast captioning jobs involve transcribing everything that is spoken during live TV programming. In these jobs, you provide realtime captions using a stenotype machine or similar device, trying to type exactly what the speaker in the show is saying at the time, such as news anchors, sportscasters, commentators, interviewers, and interviewees. Some types of broadcasts that closed captioners work on include news shows, emergency broadcasts, sports events, talk shows, special engagements, and interviews. You also type information such as the identity of the speaker (if not on camera), sound effects, and other relevant information during live broadcasts, and may be asked to add closed captioning to other events before the recorded broadcasts are replayed.

What are some common challenges faced by broadcast captioners, and how can they be managed effectively in a live environment?

Broadcast captioners often work in fast-paced, live environments where accuracy and speed are critical. Common challenges include keeping up with rapid speech, handling technical issues, and ensuring captions are synchronized with the audio. To manage these, captioners rely on specialized software, maintain strong typing and listening skills, and collaborate closely with production teams to prepare for potential issues. Regular practice and staying updated with industry tools also help captioners deliver high-quality, real-time captions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Broadcast Captioner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Broadcast Captioner, you need excellent listening skills, fast and accurate typing, and a strong command of grammar and spelling, often supported by a relevant certification or training in real-time captioning. Familiarity with captioning software, stenotype machines, and broadcast systems is typically required. Attention to detail, concentration, and the ability to work under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure that live or pre-recorded broadcasts are accessible, accurate, and delivered seamlessly to audiences who rely on captions.

What is broadcast captioning?

Broadcast captioning is the process of displaying text on a television, video screen, or other visual display to provide additional or interpretive information. This is most commonly used to provide subtitles for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, or for viewers who want to follow along with the audio content in noisy environments or different languages. Captioners listen to the audio and type or use specialized software to create accurate, synchronized text that appears on-screen. There are two main types: closed captions, which can be turned on or off by the viewer, and open captions, which are always visible. Broadcast captioning plays a crucial role in making media accessible to a wider audience.
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Court Reporting & Captioning Faculty - Adjunct

Court Reporting & Captioning Faculty - Adjunct

Green River College

Auburn, WA

Other

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Position Summary Green River College is seeking adjunct faculty members to support a variety of court reporting and captioning courses, based on the quarterly curriculum needs of the Court Reporting and Captioning department. We seek highly committed individuals who can bring industry experience and leadership in serving students in the CRC program. The college seeks applicants with a commitment to innovate and maintain a high-quality education program, to work with diverse communities, and to cultivate student success through teaching, coaching, and mentoring.

The program seeks to hire individuals with the ability to utilize a variety of instructional methods to deliver innovative hands-on learning experiences to a wide range of students. Course times and modalities may vary depending upon subject matter, to include in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid modalities, as well as day or evening classes. Candidates should bring experience and expertise that is especially suited to enhancing the success of under-represented and marginalized student populations.

Candidates from diverse origins/backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The college welcomes individuals to apply who are strong advocates for the court reporting and captioning industries with knowledge and understanding of realtime reporting policies and industry practices, and a thorough understanding of current technology found in the workplace. We are looking for individuals with experience working collaboratively with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives with a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.

Candidates should have demonstrated administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, who can work well with students, colleagues, and other staff in a team environment. ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw.

Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals.

Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities. The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Position Responsibilities Teach a variety of industry-related courses which may include the following subject areas: theory, speed development, court procedures, computer-aided transcription, captioning procedures, etc. Participate in program and advisory committee meetings Assist in marketing the program and participate in recruitment activities with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of professional experience in the realtime reporting industry utilizing machine shorthand in one or more of the following areas: official or freelance judicial reporting, broadcast captioning, or educational captioning (CART) Ability to dictate at various speed levels smoothly and articulately while monitoring a stopwatch for accurate timing PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with Sten Ed Theory Prior teaching experience in the field of realtime reporting OR demonstrated experience in training or facilitating hands-on experiential learning approaches Possess state and/or national credential such as CCR, RPR, CRR, CRC, CRI, etc. Associate degree or diploma in Court Reporting or Captioning Supplemental Information Attach the following with your completed online application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.

A Cover Letter which specifically describes how you meet each qualification Resume Supplemental question(s) (*) Should you have any difficulties uploading the below documents, please contact NeoGov tech support at 1-855-524-5627 Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. pacific time

At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas. This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to a collective bargaining agreement. All offers of employment are subject to background checks.

(Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.) Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080

Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: https://www.greenriver.edu/campus/policies-and-procedures/general-administrative-policies/ga-2-tobacco-use-policy/ Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report- Green River College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at www.greenriver.edu/CleryASFR, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-288-3350

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Statement of Non-Discrimination: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual sensory, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S

Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. Reporting: Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College's appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President's office for referral to an alternate designee.

For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants: Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator Equity, Diversity, Inclusion