Job description
GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Media Access Group creates captions, subtitles and descriptions for a variety of media clients, including PBS and commercial television networks, movies, DVDs, digital media and environmental installations. The Media Access Group (MAG) is a pioneer in making media accessible for people with sensory disabilities. The Caption Center (TCC) was the first captioning agency in the world. We helped pioneer the development of line-21 closed captioning for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing and we remain on the forefront of caption technology. Our audio description unit, Descriptive Video Service (DVS), provides important information about the visual elements of a program through the use of an additional narrative audio track.
JOB OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the DVS Operations Manager, the Describer is responsible for the development of written descriptions of the visual elements of dramatic, historic and family-oriented programs from selected public and broadcast network television series, feature films and environmental installations. Descriptions will be created to fit within pauses in program narration and dialogue, or to describe the environment of physical spaces and the experiences found therein. Schedule flexibility will be necessary to accommodate workflow. Overtime will occasionally be mandatory according to project deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop written descriptions for the visual elements of dramatic, historic and family-oriented programs from selected public and broadcast network television series, feature films and environmental installations.
SKILL SET
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Must demonstrate superior writing and editing skills including clarity, accuracy and speed.
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Excellent observation skills, high levels of focus and attention to detail and the ability to work under time constraints are essential.
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Proven experience in a variety of dramatic forms, consistency in meeting writing and editing deadlines, and a high rate of productivity is expected.
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Candidates should also possess strong typing skills and familiarity with personal computers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree required. 1-3 years' experience required.
JOB SPECIFICS
Project Contract position
CWA Local 1400 union position
#LI-AMZ
GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Process Assistance
GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to
human_resources@wgbh.org
or by calling 617-300-2000.
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