Captioner

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Blue Ant Media Full time
Closed Captioner Job Description

Blue Ant Media is seeking a skilled Closed Captioner to join our team on a 10-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality closed captions for all our brands.



Core Responsibilities:


  • Maintain a high level of On-Air Quality captions
  • Transcribing and Captioning of all on-air materials for all BAM services
  • Acquired Programming and In-House Productions
  • Short Form Productions, Paid Advertising and Special Projects
  • Edited for Time, Censored, Multi-to-Single Segment versions of Programming
  • Single Segment captioning files as required for VOD
  • Uploading and Passing of all .scc files to the automation system for all BAM services
  • Programming that has been re-sent or re-wrapped after initial ingest
  • Notification to Presentation/Media Services when A/V is not available or in a QC required state
  • Coordinating the third-party transcription of materials
  • Referencing Monthly Programming Timelines for upcoming Programming
  • Maintain Channel/Programming .scc files for easy access in regards to revisions, edits, VOD and on-air
  • Updating of Broadview for Programming that has been fully captioned
  • General Captioning Software troubleshooting
  • Create Weekly Shift Reports and attend Captioning Department meetings
  • Special Projects and Other Duties as assigned


Key Qualifications:


  • Must be fluent in English
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with various departments to ensure all teams interface efficiently
  • Basic knowledge of Broadcast Centre Signal Flow
  • Technical or Operational knowledge of the following systems preferred, but not limited to:

    • Mac Caption/Stanza/Win Caps/Captionmaker
    • Swift
    • FTP, Filezilla and web portal transfers and management
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Google Applications
    • Familiarity with multiple aspect ratios and UHD technology
    • Ability to troubleshoot issues and efficiently meet tight deadlines
    • Good communication skills and strong technical vocabulary
    • Understanding of non-linear editing practices and all formats of technical specifications (North American and International)
    • Responsibility for and “ownership” of on-air captioning look and feel through data integrity, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
    • Self-starter that demonstrates initiative and ability to work both independently and as a member of a core technology team
    • Post-secondary education in a television/broadcast media-related discipline and or journalism is an asset


    Why Blue Ant Media?

We are a global media company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize our platform and opportunity to influence change and promote a more inclusive world. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and welcome the unique contributions each person brings.



We thank all candidates for their interest in Blue Ant Media and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email our Human Resources team at hr@blueantmedia.com.



What We Offer:

At Blue Ant Media, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that supports the growth and development of our employees. We are committed to providing a range of benefits and opportunities that reflect our values and support the well-being of our team members.

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