What is evening captioning?

Evening captioning refers to the process of creating real-time or pre-recorded captions for live or recorded programs, events, or broadcasts that take place during the evening hours. Captioners listen to audio content and convert spoken words into text, which is displayed on screens for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. This service is essential for making television shows, news, sports, and other evening events accessible to a wider audience. Evening captioners may work remotely or on-site and need excellent listening, typing, and language skills. The job often requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate various evening schedules.