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Caption Writers Job Description & Jobs
Job Title: Caption Writers
RIASEC Career Code:
A-C-S
SOC:
27-3043.03
Job Description for:"Caption Writers"
Write caption phrases of dialogue for hearing-impaired and foreign language-speaking viewers of movie or television productions.
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Job Tasks for:
"Caption Writers"
Writes captions to describe music and background noises.
Watches production and reviews captions simultaneously to determine which caption phrases require editing.
Enters commands to synchronize captions with dialogue and place on the screen.
Translates foreign language dialogue into English language captions or English dialogue into foreign language captions.
Operates computerized captioning system for movies or television productions for hearing-impaired and foreign language speaking viewers.
Oversees encoding of captions to master tape of television production.
Discusses captions with directors or producers of movie and television productions.
Edits translations for correctness of grammar, punctuation, and clarity of expression.
Knowledge Requirements for:
"Caption Writers"
English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Foreign Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Communications and Media -- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
See the education requirements for Caption Writers
Skill Requirements for:
"Caption Writers"
Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability Requirements for:
"Caption Writers"
Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
"Caption Writers" Job Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Job Description for: "Caption Writers"
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