Live Captioner

We are currently looking for a Captioner to do live captioning for a conference. Candidate will be expected to attend a 2 day in-person conference on June 22nd and 23rd, 2025 in the Washington D.C. area. These service providers help provide accommodations in an effort to commit to inclusivity and respect for diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities:

• Type information on a laptop at a formal business event
• Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, or manually, verbatim of what the speaker(s) said. 

Requirements

We are looking for individuals who have

• Completed post secondary education or about to graduate
• Typing speed of 70+ wpm
• Comfortable in a formal environment
• Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities. 
• Use of own personal laptop
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to analyze and process information quickly
• Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines

This is a short term contract, with the possibility of future projects with our team (online and/or in person).

Benefits

• Everyday learning opportunities

• Flexible schedules
• Work with new technology
• Contribute to equitable access