Live Captioning & Section 508 Accessibility Specialist - Freelance

Duration:
Project-Based
Hours:
Estimated 25-40 hours
OverviewA 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal government, healthcare, disability, or research programs
Familiarity with accessible multimedia and Section 508 testing/documentation practices
Work Location & Requirements
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
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