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3Play Media

Audio Describer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The purpose of our audio description service is to make visual content accessible to a blind or low-vision audience. What You'll Do * Write clear, concise scripts describing on-screen visuals in ...

3Play Media

Audio Describer

Minneapolis, MN

$20 - $22/hr

The purpose of our audio description service is to make visual content accessible to a blind or low-vision audience. What You'll Do * Write clear, concise scripts describing on-screen visuals in ...

Apple

Core Audio Software Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Description In this role, you will architect and evolve the end-to-end spatial audio pipeline ... writing performance-critical, real-time code. Strong understanding of multichannel audio formats ...

Apple

Core Audio Software Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $324K/yr

Description In this role, you will architect and evolve the end-to-end spatial audio pipeline ... writing performance-critical, real-time code. Strong understanding of multichannel audio formats ...

3Play Media

Senior Applied Data Scientist

... with audio signal processing, speech synthesis, and computer vision • Experience writing ... audio description, transcription, and subtitling services. Founded in 2007, the company is ...

3Play Media

Senior Applied Data Scientist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

... captioning, audio description, dubbing, subtitling, and translation. This team makes major ... Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Python and SQL code in a production setting

3Play Media

Senior Applied Data Scientist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

... captioning, audio description, dubbing, subtitling, and translation. This team makes major ... Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Python and SQL code in a production setting

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How much do virtual audio description writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual audio description writer in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Virtual Audio Description Writer vs Audio Description Specialist?

AspectVirtual Audio Description WriterAudio Description Specialist
CredentialsWriting skills, audio editing experience, possibly certification in media or communicationSimilar credentials, often with additional training in accessibility or media production
Work EnvironmentRemote or freelance, working with media companies or clientsOften in media or entertainment settings, sometimes remote
Industry UsageUsed in media production, streaming services, and online contentCommon in film, television, and live event accessibility

While both roles focus on creating accessible audio content, the Virtual Audio Description Writer primarily produces descriptive audio scripts for media remotely, whereas the Audio Description Specialist may have a broader role in implementing and overseeing audio descriptions across various media formats. Both require strong communication skills and familiarity with media production, but the Writer role emphasizes script creation and editing.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Audio Description Writer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,519 per year, or $24.3 per hour.
Audio Describer

Audio Describer

3Play Media

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Audio Describer
On-Site | Swing Shift (Monday - Friday, 3:30PM - 12:00AM)
The Role
We are looking for a talented creative writer to create and edit audio description scripts for television programming and other video content. Additional duties will include reviewing and editing voiceover recordings, as well as mixing finished audio files. The purpose of our audio description service is to make visual content accessible to a blind or low-vision audience.
What You'll Do
  • Write clear, concise scripts describing on-screen visuals in language appropriate to the style and intended audience of the program
  • Develop and utilize efficient research methods
  • Follow in-house manual of style and project-specific style guides for specific instructions on individual scripts
  • Review and edit peers' scripts, providing creative and technical feedback
  • Review voiceover recordings of completed scripts, flagging necessary changes for the voiceover artists
  • Employ audio editing and mixing techniques to create finalized audio description files
  • Learn about the needs of the blind and low-vision community to better understand the perspectives of our audience
  • Complete projects within tight deadlines as needed (may occasionally involve interacting with clients)
  • Document progress of each job using in-house scheduling software
  • Perform other related and assigned duties

Who You Are
Must-haves
  • Strong creative writing skills, including a keen ability to describe on-screen actions, settings, and characters
  • Ability to adapt to a unique writing style and edit other individuals' scripts
  • Strong, keen attention to detail
  • Follow detailed technical directions with the ability to learn various software programs
  • 2- or 4-year degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, TV/Film Production, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to work swing shift (Mon-Fri onsite - 3:30PM - 12:00AM)

Nice-to-haves
  • Experience in voiceover, acting, radio, or broadcasting
  • Experience with audio editing and/or mixing software
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime based on business need
  • An advanced degree in Creative Writing

AI at 3Play
3Play is building AI into how we work across every function. We don't expect expertise - we expect curiosity. If you've used AI tools to work smarter, automated something that used to be manual, or found a better way to do your job with technology, that mindset belongs here.
Compensation & Location
Hourly pay range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position.
Location: On-site, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Shift hours: Monday - Friday, 3:30PM - 12:00AM
Employment type: Full-time
About 3Play Media
3Play Media is a rapidly growing, profitable technology company revolutionizing how people consume online media. Our premium video accessibility and localization services serve over 10,000 higher ed, enterprise, media, and government customers. Established in 2007 at MIT Sloan, we've since expanded with headquarters in Boston, MA, and offices in Minneapolis, MN, and Calgary, AB.

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