Aberdeen Captioning

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Real-time Captioner (NOT CURRENTLY HIRING)
Transcriber (NOT CURRENTLY HIRING)
Caption Editor (NOT CURRENTLY HIRING)
Customer Service Representative and Administrative Assistant (NOT CURRENTLY HIRING)

REAL-TIME CAPTIONER
Aberdeen Captioning is looking for top-of-the-line real-time captioners who are both trained and experienced in the closed-captioning industry.

Job Description:

Captions live or live-to-tape programming on a freelance/subcontract basis
Much, but not all, of the programming is Christian based
This is a work-from-home position

Job Requirements:

Must have a speed of 180-220 WPM
Must have Bible/Christian terminology or be willing to generate. For an extensive list of words, see: http://www.studylight.org
Must have real-time closed-captioning software
Must have two computers; one for backup
Must have three phone lines; one may be a cell phone if it works at home
Must be on time, follow directions, responsible, and open to feedback

Application Process:

E-mail a job-related resume highlighting related education and job experience to send email
If you are qualified, you will be contacted to schedule a mandatory real-time captioning test by dialing into our in-house encoder.
Upon passing the test with 98% accuracy, you will be contacted to discuss employment options.

Pay:

$75.00/hour

TRANSCRIBER
As Aberdeen continues to grow, we are always looking for the best and brightest transcribers to be a part of our post-production team.

Job Description:

Transcribes video clips for broadcast programming on a freelance/subcontract basis
This is a work-from-home position

Job Requirements:

Must have excellent knowledge of English grammar, especially English punctuation
Must have excellent research skills to be able to research spellings of uncommon words, places, events, et cetera
Must be on time and return projects according to strict deadlines
Must be open to feedback and make immediate corrections
Must have a foot pedal, transcription software, and professional
(ear-muff type) headphones and/or speakers. Headphones are preferred as subtleties are more easily heard.
Must have a computer with Windows Media Player and be able to download .wmv video files
Must be competent in converting word processing files
Must be willing to transcribe a variety of material, including Christian programming

Application Process:

E-mail a job-related resume highlighting related education and job experience to info@abercap.com
If you are qualified, you will be e-mailed instructions on how to complete Aberdeen’s mandatory transcriber test
Upon passing the test, you will be contacted to discuss employment options

Pay:

$1.00-$1.50/per audio minute

CUSTOMER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job Description:

Answers all incoming calls
Support sales and operational processes
Work with Outlook, Word and Excel
Follows up with clients on the telephone (no sales)
Completes administrative tasks, including outgoing FedEx and UPS shipments using their websites

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required
Interface successfully with all levels of employees, customers and vendors
Be highly motivated and dependable with strong administrative skills
Customer-service focused
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must have a sharp attention to detail
Ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be easy going and flexible

Application Process:

E-mail cover letter and resume to send email
If you are qualified, you will be contacted for an in-person interview

Pay:

$10.00-$15.00/hr, depending on experience

CAPTION EDITOR

Job Description:

Listening to TV shows, movies, educational programs, and Christian-based programming
Editing already-written transcripts for punctuation, grammar, and accuracy
Completing captioning projects using captioning software (no prior experience needed as you will be trained on how to use the software)
Work with broadcast decks and technical equipment (no prior experience needed as you will be trained on the use of the recording equipment)
Successfully completing all tasks according to daily deadlines
Using information technology: Microsoft Office, Internet, and captioning software program

Job Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of English grammar
Proofreading skills
Competency in Microsoft Office
Internet research skills
Detail oriented and multitasking ability
Excellent organizational skills
Technical aptitude
Excellent problem solving skills
Positive attitude, personable, self-motivated, and hardworking
Touch Type: 40 WPM
Minimum level of education: High school diploma or GED. College degree or college coursework in Microsoft Office and/or writing classes desired, but not required.

Application Process:

E-mail cover letter and resume to send email
If you are qualified, you will be contacted for an in-person interview

Pay:

Starting at $14.00-$18.00/hr DOE. Pay increase opportunities based upon performance.
Candidates possessing one or more of the following skills will receive an increase in starting pay:
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Note: To qualify, you must pass a Spanish Language Proficiency Test.
Transcribing ability (70 WPM +) Note: To qualify, you must first pass a transcription test.
Translation skills (English to Spanish / Spanish to English) Note: To qualify, a translation sample will be required.

Benefits:

Health insurance, vacation, sick pay, and paid holidays

Hours:

FT and PT available.
Early AM and late PM shifts available as well as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. shifts.

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