Closed Captioning Editor (freelance)

Closed Captioning Editor (freelance)

Overview

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is seeking an Closed Captioning Editor to join post-production. This role will be responsible for managing and prepping the delivery of all final episodes to the appropriate network.

The Closed Captioning Editor position is based in our Glendale office and reports to the EP/Head of Post-Production.

Responsibilities

• Closed caption all episodes

• Exporting final delivery file

• Final Quality control check of the delivery file

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere is a must

• Knowledge of Telestream Stanza is strongly preferred.

• Basic understanding of non-linear workflows

• Ability to perform under strict deadlines

• Strong command of the English language and exceptional grammar and vocabulary skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

Experience and Education

• 6 months of experience as a closed captioning editor or transcriptionist

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

• HMPG is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

The salary for this role is $20 - $22 per hour. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values In Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible employees will have access to enroll in health coverage through our partnership with Entertainment Partners’ EP Cares program.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Emotional Wellness Support

• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Company 

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of Emmy® Award-winning programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in 100 countries. Its popular weekly educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks air weekends nationwide including “Weekend Adventure,” on ABC stations; “CBS WKND,” on the CBS Network; “The More You Know,” on the NBC Network; “One Magnificent Morning,” on the CW Network; “Mi Telemundo” on the Telemundo Network and “Go Time” on independent stations. HMPG also produces and/or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including the company’s dedicated FAST channels Xplore, The Jack Hanna Channel, Rovr Pets, and Lucky Dog Channel, available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms. HMPG has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Charlotte. HMPG is represented by United Talent Agency.