DAS Accessible Formats Assist
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
Experience with captioning, transcription, editing, or accessibility-related work. * Ability to adapt to a wide range of academic subject matter and speaking styles. * Strong organizational skills ...
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
Experience with captioning, transcription, editing, or accessibility-related work. * Ability to adapt to a wide range of academic subject matter and speaking styles. * Strong organizational skills ...
$15.75 - $20.25/hr
Experience with captioning, transcription, editing, or accessibility-related work. * Ability to adapt to a wide range of academic subject matter and speaking styles. * Strong organizational skills ...
Ashland, OR · On-site
$23.69/hr
Attend meetings as scheduled. * Assist in training new Caption Operators as needed or assigned ... Strong technical skills and ability to learn captioning software and equipment. * Strong attention ...
Ashland, OR · On-site
$23.69/hr
Attend meetings as scheduled. * Assist in training new Caption Operators as needed or assigned ... Strong technical skills and ability to learn captioning software and equipment. * Strong attention ...
$23.69/hr
Attend meetings as scheduled. * Assist in training new Caption Operators as needed or assigned ... Strong technical skills and ability to learn captioning software and equipment. * Strong attention ...
Quick apply
$23.69/hr
Attend meetings as scheduled. * Assist in training new Caption Operators as needed or assigned ... Strong technical skills and ability to learn captioning software and equipment. * Strong attention ...
$23.69/hr
Attend meetings as scheduled. * Assist in training new Caption Operators as needed or assigned ... Strong technical skills and ability to learn captioning software and equipment. * Strong attention ...
$23.69/hr
Attend meetings as scheduled. * Assist in training new Caption Operators as needed or assigned ... Strong technical skills and ability to learn captioning software and equipment. * Strong attention ...
$9.11 - $10.55
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$10.67 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$10.55 - $11.99
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To thrive as a Captioning Assistant, you need excellent listening skills, fast and accurate typing abilities, and a strong command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation, often with a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum qualification. Familiarity with captioning software and transcription platforms is important, and experience with real-time captioning tools or certification in transcription can be advantageous. Attention to detail, time management, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure captions are produced quickly, accurately, and in accordance with client or regulatory standards.
As a Captioning Assistant, your daily responsibilities include listening to audio or live events and accurately transcribing spoken content into written captions using specialized software. You may also be asked to review, edit, and synchronize captions to ensure they match audio timing and meet quality guidelines. Collaboration with team members, such as lead captioners or project managers, is common to ensure timely project completion and adherence to client requirements. Staying adaptable in handling multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines is a key part of the job. This role is vital in making audio and video content accessible to wider audiences, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
A Captioning Assistant is responsible for providing real-time captions for telephone conversations to help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. They listen to live conversations and use voice recognition software or typing to generate accurate captions. This role requires good listening skills, strong typing or speech-to-text abilities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Captioning Assistants do not engage in the conversation but ensure clear and accurate captions for the users.

$15.75 - $20.25/hr
Part-time
Posted 6 days ago
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact: Zulfiquer Rashid at Zulfiquer.rashid@oregonstate.edu
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Job Description:This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Captioners for Disability Access Services (DAS) at Oregon State University (OSU).
Disability Access Services (DAS) at Oregon State University is seeking a detail-oriented student Captioner to support accessible learning by producing high-quality captions for academic and campus multimedia content. This position directly supports OSU's commitment to equity, inclusion, and compliance with accessibility standards for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.
This role is designed as an educational student employment opportunity, providing hands-on experience in written communication, attention to detail, ethical responsibility, and inclusive practices. Accuracy, consistency, and careful review are essential, as caption quality has a direct impact on student access and academic success.
Position Duties
- Create accurate, verbatim captions for pre-recorded and, when applicable, live multimedia content, including lectures, instructional videos, webinars, and campus communications.
- Ensure captions meet current accessibility standards (ADA / Section 504 / Section 508 aligned), including:
High accuracy and completeness
Proper synchronization with audio
Correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and speaker identification
Inclusion of meaningful non-speech audio when appropriate
- Review, edit, and proofread captions to ensure clarity, readability, and consistency.
- Progress through the DAS captioning training pathway by demonstrating proficiency at each stage before advancing.
- Follow DAS captioning guidelines, workflows, and quality-control procedures.
- Meet assigned deadlines for captioning projects, understanding that this work directly supports OSU students who rely on captioned materials for access to their coursework.
- Depending on team volume, work stage, and demonstrated proficiency, support captioning workflow coordination, which may include assisting with training and onboarding of newer team members, providing peer feedback and quality review of others' work, and supporting the distribution and tracking of captioning assignments.
- Communicate professionally and promptly with DAS staff regarding project timelines, clarification needs, and progress updates.
- Maintain confidentiality and responsibly handle sensitive academic and student information.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduationthrough intentional skill developmentasstudent employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Teamwork, Technology, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self Development
Required Qualifications:
Strong command of written English, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Excellent listening comprehension and typing accuracy.
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to identify and correct errors.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and ethical work practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with captioning, transcription, editing, or accessibility-related work.
Ability to adapt to a wide range of academic subject matter and speaking styles.
Strong organizational skills and reliability.
Multilingual skills are a plus but not required.
Additional Note: Prior experience with captioning software is not required. Training is provided. Precision, consistency, and attention to detail are the primary performance expectations.
Working Conditions/Schedule: Academic year (fall, winter, and spring terms)