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Realtime Captioner - U.S. Senate

This is specialized, professional work captioning the realtime floor proceedings of the U.S. Senate for worldwide distribution. Work includes realtime captioning of daily Senate oral proceedings and updating specialized dictionaries to ensure proper translation of captioned information. Caption the verbatim live floor proceedings of the Senate as a public service for people with hearing loss; monitor floor proceedings from a specialized control room to write what is heard using a computerized stenotype machine; write spoken words with speaker identification; add appropriate punctuation to aid in clarifying statements and help viewers follow the realtime verbal communications of the proceedings; and caption and transmit information instantaneously with no review of captioned information or ability to correct or clarify information once it is aired in realtime.

Research and prepare specialized, individual phonetic dictionary used for electronically translating captioned information into English words; review previously captioned material for accuracy; and research correct spelling of names, places, and events for accurate dictionary update. Ensure conflict-free captioning by continuously evaluating and updating personal dictionary; and ensure written words are correctly captioned and electronically translated. Work closely with Senate broadcast and support staff; and assist with troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions. Respond to requests from Senate offices.

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