Live Captioning & Section 508 Accessibility Specialist - Freelance

**Duration:** Project-Based **Hours:** Estimated 25–40 hours **Overview** 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. **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** - 100% remote work - 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