Audio Describer

We are looking for a talented creative writer to create and edit audio description scripts for television programming and other video content. Additional duties will include reviewing and editing voiceover recordings as well as mixing finished audio files. The purpose of our audio description service is to make visual content accessible to a blind or low-vision audience.

• Write clear concise scripts describing on-screen visuals in language appropriate to the style and intended audience of the program
• Develop and utilize efficient research methods
• Follow in-house manual of style and project-specific style guides for specific instructions on individual scripts
• Review and edit peers’ scripts providing creative and technical feedback
• Review voiceover recordings of completed scripts flagging necessary changes for the voiceover artists
• Employ audio editing and mixing techniques to create finalized audio description files
• Learn about the needs of the blind and low-vision community to better understand the perspectives of our audience
• Complete projects within tight deadlines as needed (may occasionally involve interacting with clients)
• Document progress of each job using in-house scheduling software
• Perform other related and assigned duties

• Strong creative writing skills including a keen ability to describe on-screen actions settings and characters
• Ability to adapt to a unique writing style and edit other individuals’ scripts
• Strong keen attention to detail
• Follow detailed technical directions with the ability to learn various software programs
• 2- or 4-year degree in English Communications Journalism Broadcasting TV/Film Production or equivalent experience. 
• Ability to work swing shift (Mon-Fri onsite - 3:30PM - 12:00AM)

• Experience in voiceover acting radio or broadcasting 
• Experience with audio editing and/or mixing software 
• Willingness to work occasional overtime based on business need
• An advanced degree in Creative Writing 

3Play is building AI into how we work across every function. We don't expect expertise — we expect curiosity. If you've used AI tools to work smarter automated something that used to be manual or found a better way to do your job with technology that mindset belongs here.

Hourly pay range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position.

Location: On-site Minneapolis Minnesota

Shift hours: Monday - Friday 3:30PM - 12:00AM

Employment type: Full-time

3Play Media is a rapidly growing profitable technology company revolutionizing how people consume online media. Our premium video accessibility and localization services serve over 10000 higher ed enterprise media and government customers. Established in 2007 at MIT Sloan we've since expanded with headquarters in Boston MA and offices in Minneapolis MN and Calgary AB.

What We Do

At 3Play Media we’re transforming the way organizations approach video accessibility and localization—making it faster easier and more reliable to reach every viewer. From captions and subtitles to audio descriptions and dubs our platform streamlines workflows that once took days into just a few clicks. We support thousands of customers across media & entertainment education enterprise and sports—helping them expand their reach and meet accessibility standards with speed and accuracy. But we’re more than a tech company—we’re a mission-driven team that believes access to content is a right not a privilege. Headquartered on Boston’s waterfront our team of passionate problem-solvers engineers linguists and accessibility advocates is driving the future of inclusive and global video. At 3Play you’ll find a culture that values curiosity collaboration and continuous learning. Whether you’re passionate about accessibility excited by media tech or simply love working with smart motivated people you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact here.

Why Work With Us

We really value collaboration and innovation. Everyone here brings something unique and valuable to the table which is a great environment to be in! We all really value the mission behind our products - to make video content accessible - and that passion makes the work exciting and gratifying. 3Play provides a great environment for growth.

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