Video Captioner

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Video Captioner

Requisition Number

H00998P

Position Category

Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week

5-20 hours

Months per year

12

Alternate work schedule

Flexible.

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate

$ 12.00 - $15.00

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Disability Services Office is looking for a dependable Captioning Specialist. This position works with a team to make videos or audio recordings accessible for all students. The primary responsibilities of the position are as follows:

• Provide captions (subtitles) in English using specialized captioning software.
• Review course videos and other media to ensure accurate and complete captions are embedded.
• Add or edit captions when needed.
• Ensure that background noises, auditory cues, and speaker identification are included in the edited captions.
• Capture, store and retrieve videos, audio or other information.
• Operate computerized captioning system.
• Follow WCAG 2.1 Captioning Guidelines.

This position must maintain student confidentiality in compliance with
FERPA.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer proficient.
• Ability to work independently or with little supervision, reliable, and able to complete work within time constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong typing skills (50-60 WPM)
• English proficient, spelling, and proper use of grammar and punctuation.
• One year college experience or similar related experience.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Work study eligible.

Background Check?

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

09/17/2026

Review Date

09/19/2026

Job Close Date

03/17/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/11839

Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application. Resume and transcripts may be and attached as optional documents.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position

Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).