Video Accessibility Writer (Onsite)

Apple Contingent Workforce • Contract • Sunnyvale, California, US • $107 - $136 / hour • 23h ago

Summary

Video Accessibility Writers work within the client's Marketing and Communications Video Accessibility team. This team's primary focus is making customer-facing marketing content accessible; this includes product videos, how-tos, shot-on-device demo content, and more. Long-form content such as product launches and keynote addresses are also core responsibilities, as well as varied internal content such as meetings and training videos. Writers should be flexible and able to adapt to necessary styles, workflows, and schedules.

This role works closely with other post-production teams as well as video producers, video delivery managers, and other accessibility stakeholders. Within the Video Accessibility team, writers will also be expected to apply their subject-matter expertise to a number of projects including (but not limited to) assisting with project management, training new team members, developing training documentation, etc.

Key Qualifications

Professional knowledge and experience with video accessibility workflows for closed captioning, audio description, and accessibility transcripts
Act as a subject matter expert and mentor in video accessibility conversations
Superior research skills and professional knowledge of the Apple ecosystem and devices
Demonstrated professional expertise in the English language, including grammar and composition.
Superior attention to detail when writing and copyediting to follow Apple style
Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask, work cross-functionally, and prioritize deadlines
Experience and competency in driving projects to completion
Superior communication and collaboration skills
Ability to act as mentor to junior team members while accepting and providing feedback
When necessary, represent the Video Accessibility team in strategic meetings and comms
Flexible schedule to accommodate varied production demands
Ability to quickly learn and utilize new software and apps to drive team performance and efficiency

Additional Skills

Knowledge of audio editing software and workflows
Experience with video compression, post-production workflows, and AV specs
Professional working knowledge of web accessibility principles
Experience with education and/or training is useful but not required
Voiceover experience is useful but not required

Description

Work with team of vendors and Apple employees to provide audio description, closed captioning, and accessibility transcripts for various video content
Adhere to style guides, established workflows, and quality assurance procedures
Assist with development of new training materials, workflows, and documents as time allows
Act as subject-matter expert to assist in training of new team members
Coordinate with video producers, web administrators, editors, and accessibility stakeholders
Assist Captioning and Audio Description team leads in project management as needed
Remain current with new digital video and audio technologies

Education and Experience