GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Media Access Group creates captions, subtitles and descriptions for a variety of media clients, including PBS and commercial television networks, movies, DVDs, digital media and environmental installations. The Media Access Group (MAG) is a pioneer in making media accessible for people with sensory disabilities. The Caption Center (TCC) was the first captioning agency in the world. We helped pioneer the development of line-21 closed captioning for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing and we remain on the forefront of caption technology. Our audio description unit, Descriptive Video Service (DVS), provides important information about the visual elements of a program through the use of an additional narrative audio track.

JOB OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the DVS Operations Manager, the DVS Post Production Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the creation and editing of DVS scripts and narration sessions and ensuring subsequent shipment of DVS narration tracks.

This position is located in Los Angeles, CA in our Burbank Office and is an on-site position.
 

What you get to do:

• Write and edit DVS scripts as assigned.




• Supervise the evaluation and transfer of program material.




• Supervise the production of DVS narration sessions, under the direction of the DVS Operations Manager.




• Coordinate receipt and handling of program materials.




• Coordinate the writing, review, editing and voicing of DVS narration scripts, working with describers in the production unit.




• Assemble and shipping completed programs and paperwork.




• Narration of DVS scripts.




• Responsibility for training as needs arise.

What skills you need:

• Excellent, proven writing and editing skills required. 




• Audio production experience is also desirable.




• Must have experience meeting writing and editing deadlines. 




• Proven experience in a variety of dramatic forms, plus clarity, accuracy and speed are essential. 




• Familiarity with personal computers, and experience with sensory disabilities are desirable. 

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Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. 1-3 years experience required.

JOB SPECIFICS
Staff position

On-site

CWA Local 1400 union position

LOCATION

This position is located in Los Angeles, CA in our Burbank Office and is an on-site position.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.