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Learn about transcription services that involve closed captioning.

Have you ever watched TV and noticed what’s being said appears in print at the bottom of the screen? Or at the end of a talk show when you’re offered transcripts of the episode? The verbatim words spoken by people on TV that are provided for the hearing impaired or as transcripts are created by captionists. Of all the typing-related jobs I find, captioner is the least common, but it is growing, especially since there is a greater need for audio and video captioning.

What do Captionists Get Paid?

Like in other forms of transcription services, pay for closed captioning is usually done by audio minute, in which case the faster and more accurately you can type, the more you can get paid. Good, experienced captionists can make $75 per hour.

Skills Required for Captioning

Speed and accuracy are the two skills employers look for in captioners. I’ve seen jobs that need people to type 180 to 220 words per minute. That’s fast! Many companies look for experience in real-time transcription, such as court reporting.

Equipment Needed for Captioning

Needed equipment may vary slightly between companies. Some of the common tools required include:

• Computer with high speed Internet
• Real-time Captioning soft-ware
• Digital Foot Pedal

Places to Find Captioning Jobs

Captioning isn’t as prevalent as other transcription jobs, but you can check out the links below for possible captioning openings.

Aberdeen

ASC Services

Caption Colorado

Rev

Talking Type Captions

U.S. Captioning Company

Vitac

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