Captioning & Section Accessibility Specialist - Freelance

Duration: Project-Based Hours: Estimated 25-40 hours

A remote project-based freelance opportunity is available to provide real-time captioning for live virtual events and Section 508 accessibility review of participant videos. This independent contractor engagement supports a client project requiring expertise in both live CART captioning and digital accessibility compliance.

• Provide accurate real-time (CART) captioning for participant webinars, Q&A sessions, and other live virtual events
• Accurately caption health, medical, research, and other subject-specific terminology
• Review a set of short participant videos for Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
• Identify and document accessibility deficiencies, including captioning and other applicable video accessibility requirements
• Provide clear remediation instructions to relay to participants, and re-check corrected videos for compliance
• Review participant-facing webinar and accessibility materials as needed to help ensure Section 508 compliance
• Coordinate with the team before webinars and throughout the participant remediation process

• Professional experience with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA digital/video accessibility compliance
• Experience providing live CART or real-time captioning for webinars or virtual events, meeting professional accuracy and timing standards
• Experience reviewing video captions and other multimedia accessibility requirements
• Ability to accurately caption scientific, medical, and research terminology
• Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly document compliance issues

• Experience supporting federal government, healthcare, disability, or research programs
• Familiarity with accessible multimedia and Section 508 testing/documentation practices

• Freelance / project-based (1099 independent contractor)
• Primarily live participant webinars plus Section 508 review of selected participant videos, including follow-up review after participant corrections