Closed Captioning Technician

Job Description

CLOSED CAPTIONING TECHNICIAN
Full-time, onsite in Irondale (Birmingham), AL. Not remote-eligible.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:
As a family-oriented and faith-based organization, we value the importance of providing accessible content to viewers of all backgrounds. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring that our television programs reach a wider audience through accurate and synchronized captions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Utilize special closed captioning equipment and captioning system software to format text and accurately place captions in synchronization with speech, music, and sound effects.
• Process captions and embed text onto the program disk for television airing, as well as export to various formats for DVD and video streaming.
• Review broadcast dates to ensure timely captioning, allowing other departments to complete their work before airtime and DVD distribution.
• Notify the supervisor of any concerns related to tape, graphics, episodes, or transcripts.
• Receive live show captions, edit as necessary, and export to various formats.
• Proofread transcripts as needed.

ABOUT YOU:
• You have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a comparable work environment.
• You possess the ability to operate basic video and captioning equipment.
• You have strong computer software skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• You have highly organized work habits with sharp visual and auditory focus, great attention to detail, and follow-through.
• You possess expertise in proper grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and spelling.
• You hold an Associate's Degree Communications, Broadcasting or have equivalent experience
• You demonstrate an understanding of Catholic Faith terminology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience in closed captioning for broadcast/cable TV.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:
• We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help advance EWTN's mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.
• Family-oriented working environment. We value the importance of work/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
• Worship at work! Enjoy the freedom to participate in daily Mass, Adoration, and prayer throughout your workday.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability insurance, and Retirement Savings Plan.
• 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.
• Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic Distance University.
• Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!

WHAT TO DO NEXT:
If you're ready to get started on EWTN's mission to bring the Gospel to the world, please apply at https://www.ewtn.com/employment
Click the "View Jobs" tab to start your application.

Thank you for considering EWTN, and we look forward to hearing from you!

About the Employer

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 44th year, is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN's 11 global TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including Catholic News Agency, "The National Catholic Register" newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.