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Sacramento State

Realtime Captioner - Pool

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$194.60/hr

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How much do internship captioning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship captioning in the United States is $16.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship captioning?

An Internship Captioning position involves working as an intern to create accurate captions for audio or video content. Captioning interns typically transcribe spoken words, sounds, and other audio cues into written text to make media accessible to a wider audience, such as individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This role helps interns develop skills in transcription, attention to detail, and familiarity with accessibility standards. Interns may work with live broadcasts, pre-recorded videos, or educational materials, depending on the organization.

What is the difference between Internship Captioning vs Captioning Specialist?

AspectInternship CaptioningCaptioning Specialist
CredentialsBasic understanding of captioning tools, often students or entry-levelProven experience, certifications like CC (Certified Captioner) preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, training settings, part-time or temporaryFull-time or freelance professional settings, media companies
Industry UsageUsed for training, skill development, and entry-level exposureRegularly employed for live or recorded captioning services

Internship Captioning typically involves entry-level tasks aimed at training and skill development, often in a temporary or educational setting. In contrast, a Captioning Specialist is a professional with experience and certifications, providing reliable captioning services in media and broadcasting industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship captioning professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Internship Captioning role, you need excellent listening skills, fast and accurate typing abilities, and a strong command of grammar and language. Familiarity with captioning software such as Amara, CaptionMaker, or similar tools, and sometimes knowledge of accessibility standards like ADA compliance, is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure the creation of accurate, accessible captions that improve communication and inclusivity for diverse audiences.

What are the typical challenges faced during an internship captioning role, and how can interns effectively overcome them?

Interns in captioning roles often encounter challenges such as maintaining accuracy while working quickly, understanding diverse accents, and keeping up with technical jargon or fast-paced dialogue. To overcome these, it's helpful to develop strong attention to detail, familiarize yourself with relevant subject matter, and use specialized software efficiently. Seeking feedback from supervisors and collaborating with experienced team members can also accelerate your learning and improve the quality of your captions.
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Infographic showing various Internship Captioning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Internship, 63% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,624 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

ASL Technology Research Internship - ASL Linguistics (6 months)

Sorenson Communications

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Sorenson Communications rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

254th of 485 rated business services

Job description

Come be a part of our mission and make a meaningful and positive impact with the industry leading provider of language services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing!

Full time Benefits              

  • Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time and Paid Holidays
  • 401k 6% match with immediate vesting
  • Nationwide Medical Insurance plans and coverage (Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, Vision)
    • TeleDoc
    • HSA company match
    • 3 Medical plan options including a Low Deductible PPO Medical Plan Offering
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Engaged Employee Resource Groups
  • Outstanding Learning and Career Development Opportunities

Pay Range: Actual pay may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation.

* Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role *

Job Summary

We are looking for an intern with ASL linguistics knowledge and a technical background to join our generation team for a 6-month internship. The intern will work on glossing and annotating ASL Classifier (CL) video data to support our English-to-Gloss translation model and avatar signing pipeline.

Key areas of work include annotation schema design, high-level feature labeling, minimal pair analysis, and helping design evaluations (such as A/B testing) for CL outputs. The intern will also design a CL inventory to be added to our dictionary, with a demo at the end of the internship. This is a hands-on role that bridges ASL linguistics and technology. Strong candidates will be native-level ASL signers with interest in sign language technology and comfort with data annotation or analysis tools.

Salary Range: $20-$30/hr DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Native ASL signing skills
  • Background in linguistics, CS, data science, or a combination
  • Familiarity with ASL classifier systems is a plus.
  • Interest in sign language generation technology
  • Comfortable with video annotation tools and/or basic data analysis

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements:  Less than 25%

Education

Minimum/Preferred   Education         Description

Minimum          High School Diploma or GED             

Preferred           Other   Some college

Experience

Minimum Years of Experience   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Attentiveness.
  • Ability to understand and follow directions.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit and/or stand at a desk and work with a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools, and to handle other computer components.
  • Regular and predictable attendance required.

Company Summary

Our Mission…Harnessing the power of language, we connect diverse people and enrich the human experience.

 Our Vision…To provide global language services that expand opportunities, nurture belonging, and empower the world to connect beyond words.

As one of the world’s leading language services providers, Sorenson combines patented technology with human-centric solutions. We strive to increase accessibility and inclusion through communication solutions for all: call captioning and video relay services, over-video and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, translation, real-time captioning, and post-production language services. Sorenson’s impact vision and plan extends to enhancing generational wealth and inclusive workplaces for our employees and the communities we serve.

We achieve great things together working “The Sorenson Way” with our employee values: Customer First, Can-Do Attitude, Collective Action, Growth Mindset, Ownership, and Connect Direct.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sorenson Communications is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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