Audio Describer Director job vacancy

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Audio Description Describer/Director Sunnyvale, CA Long term Contract Summary Client Global Marketing Communications group, which oversees all of Client's advertising and marketing to ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications. The Audio Description (AD) Describer/Director works within client's Video Accessibility group. The Describer/Director works within a small team of describer/directors, audio engineers, and voice talent to create descriptive audio tracks to accompany client's English-language marketing video content. Primarily, the team makes customer-facing content for apple.com accessible; this includes short product videos, how-tos, shot-on-device demo content, and more. Long-form content such as product launches and other keynote addresses are also a core responsibility of the audio description team. Additionally, the team supports select internal-facing content like employee communications meetings and training videos. The Describer/Director should be flexible and able to adapt to the various styles, workflows, and schedules different types of content require. This role works closely with other post-production teams (especially Closed Captioning and Compression) as well as Video Producers, Video Delivery Managers, and assorted Accessibility stakeholders. An ideal candidate will be familiar with both audio description/video accessibility issues as well as the video production pipeline, although training will be provided to candidates without.

Key Qualifications • Deep understanding of audio description and video accessibility concerns • Demonstrated mastery of the English language • Audio description and/or creative writing experience • Extreme attention to detail in both script writing and editing • Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills • Flexible schedule to accommodate varied production demands • Proven experience working with a nimble and dynamic team • Experience with film, video, and/or commercial projects preferred • Familiarity with audio editing software and workflows preferred

Description • Work with team of vendors and client employees to provide audio description services • Create high-quality AD scripts following internal style guides • Update and maintain style guides and resources as needed • Act as subject-matter expert on audio description writing

Education Bachelor's or equivalent degree preferred Minimum of three years of writing and/or audio description experience

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ID	#20169058
State	California
City	Sunnyvale
Job type	Permanent
Salary	USD TBD TBD
Source	Pinnacle Group
Showed	2021-09-24
Date	2021-09-23
Deadline	2021-11-21
Category	Tv/film/video/radio
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Audio Describer/Director