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Tacoma, WA · On-site +1

$13.08 - $21.83/hr

... captioning agent to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read ... Promote the CaptionCall service * Assist with lead generation activities as needed * Guide other ...

... captioning agent to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read ... Promote the CaptionCall service * Assist with lead generation activities as needed * Guide other ...

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How much do captioning assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for captioning assistant in Seattle, WA is $14.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.45 and $15.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the captioning assistant position, and why are they important?

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.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a captioning assistant?

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.

What is a captioning assistant?

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.

Do captioning assistant jobs still exist?

Yes, captioning assistant jobs still exist and involve providing real-time or prerecorded captions for videos, events, or broadcasts. These roles often require good listening skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with captioning software or tools. They are available in various settings such as media companies, educational institutions, and remote work environments.

Can you get paid to do captioning assistant?

Yes, captioning assistants are typically paid for their work, which involves transcribing or creating captions for videos and live broadcasts. Compensation varies by employer, project, and experience, and some roles may require familiarity with captioning tools or software.
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Infographic showing various Captioning Assistant job openings in Seattle, WA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, and 41% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,537 per year, or $14.7 per hour.

Court Reporting & Captioning Faculty - Adjunct

Green River College

Auburn, WA • On-site

$101.95 - $113.93/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Salary: $101.95 - $113.93 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WA
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 26-ADJ-CRC
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 03/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
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:
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 , 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
More than Just a Paycheck!Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.
Health Benefits:Adjunct faculty may become eligible for benefits if they work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only).
Newly-hired adjunct faculty are eligible for PEBB insurance benefits when they have taught 50 percent or more of a full-time workload* for two consecutive quarters at one or more public higher education institutions, going on benefits the start of the second quarter at 50% or more. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the
Adjunct faculty who initially meet the State Board Retirement Plan Eligibility criteria after June 30, 2011 are given the option to participate in the State Board Plan (TIAA-CREF) or to participate in TRS 3, and have 30 days to make a choice. The eligibility threshold for participation in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) is 50 percent of a full-time workload* at one or more college districts or the State Board for two consecutive quarters. There may be other options available under limited circumstances.
Leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
*Half time is defined as one-half of the full-time academic workload as determined by each institution, except that half time for community and technical colleges faculty employees is governed by RCW 28B.50.489.
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