If you are looking for a career with a modern, progressive and innovative company that is setting the technological pace in the industry, Caption It is interested in you. A career in captioning is rewarding and fulfilling as you’re participating in a growing high-tech arena, and making a real and practical difference to the daily lives of those who access our services.

Caption It has a range of positions available, with varying hours of work, which incorporate days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

If you possess the following qualities, we encourage you to apply and become a member of our exciting and eclectic team. While previous experience is preferred, it is not essential. Training will be provided, as necessary.

Captioner

To be a captioner, you need to possess the following:

  • Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and spoken), including spelling, grammar and punctuation
  • The ability to touch type at a minimum of 50wpm
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Superior proofreading skills
  • A keen interest in current affairs and good overall general knowledge
  • The ability to work well in a pressured environment and meet tight deadlines
  • The ability to work in a team, or autonomously, with minimal supervision
  • The desire to work flexible hours
  • The ability to pass set in-house captioning edit reviews, plus grammar and general knowledge tests

Stenocaptioner

All of Caption It’s stenocaptioners are required to have:

  • Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and spoken), including spelling, grammar and punctuation
  • A completion certificate in machine shorthand writing from an accredited university, college or school
  • The ability to consistently write machine shorthand at 200wpm or higher with a minimum accuracy rate of 98%
  • A good conflict-free shorthand theory
  • The ability to pass set in-house speed and accuracy tests
  • Excellent knowledge of the English language – spelling, grammar and punctuation
  • The ability to touch type at a minimum of 50wpm
  • Computer literacy skills
  • A keen interest in current affairs and good overall general knowledge
  • The ability to work well in a pressured environment and meet tight deadlines
  • The ability to work in a team, or autonomously, with minimal supervision
  • The desire to work flexible hours
  • The ability to pass set in-house captioning edit reviews, plus grammar and general knowledge tests

Respeaker

To be a Respeaker, you need to possess the following:

  • Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and spoken), including spelling, grammar and punctuation
  • The ability to touch type at a minimum of 50wpm
  • Computer literacy skills and an aptitude to quickly adjust to new environments and software
  • An eye for detail and sound proofreading skills
  • A keen interest in current affairs and good overall general knowledge
  • The ability to work well in a pressured environment and meet tight deadlines
  • The ability to work in a team, or autonomously, with minimal supervision
  • The desire to work flexible hours
  • The ability to pass set in-house edit reviews, plus grammar and general knowledge tests