Application Process

Unless a detailed work history is known, a brief resume is required. When you submit the application, you will be asked to write two sample broadcasts and submit the raw, unedited data files. If you are currently captioning, videotapes of your captioned broadcasts may be submitted. If your CAT software uses artificial intelligence to resolve conflicts, that feature must be turned off when you write the files. Please state the CAT system used to produce the files. You may be asked to submit a copy of your dictionary for evaluation or more files of news broadcasts in your locality. Submitted materials are reviewed on the basis of keystroke accuracy, conflicts, word boundary problems, overall flow and comprehensibility. The goal of captioning is to provide readable English translation. The goal is to be as verbatim as possible. Dropping is acceptable and desirable (within reason) if it will keep the translation clean.

If you would like some training instructions to help with this process, click on Trainee Instructions.

• When you submit your files, do not edit the file after translation; create an ASCII of the raw file or save it in TurboCAT archive format.
• Make sure to turn off timestamp, line numbers and page numbers.
• Upon receipt of the application, resume and sample realtimed newscasts, instructions for the rest of the process of training will be forwarded to you.
• Submit the electronic application then attach and e-mail your files to: Crystal Matese

  or

  Submit printed application, files and/or videotape via regular mail to:

  Caption Colorado, L.L.C.
  Attn: Crystal Matese
  5690 DTC Blvd., Suite 500W
  Englewood, CO 80111
  Fax: 720-489-5664

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