The Senior Specialist, English Audio Description Writer is a senior editorial authority responsible for authoring and overseeing English Audio Description (AD) scripts across a broad range of content types, including feature-length films, scripted episodic television, unscripted programming, and complex or ad hoc accessibility projects.
Responsibilities
- Author final-quality English Audio Description scripts across feature-length, episodic, unscripted, and ad hoc content.
- Serve as primary editorial owner for assigned titles, making independent decisions regarding narrative prioritization, timing, tone, and descriptive scope.
- Apply advanced judgment to balance creative intent, accessibility requirements, and technical constraints.
- Own Audio Description delivery for high-complexity or high-visibility titles, including theatrical features.
- Review Audio Description scripts written by mid-level or junior writers and provide clear, structured editorial feedback.
- Ensure consistency of Audio Description approach across features, seasons, or franchises.
- Collaborate with Accessibility, Localization, and other partners on complex or cross-functional initiatives.
- Ensure all deliverables meet internal quality standards, platform requirements, and accessibility expectations.
- Handle sensitive, confidential, and pre-release content securely and appropriately.
Standards, Mentorship, and Development
- Act as a subject-matter expert and quality benchmark for Audio Description.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of Audio Description standards, guidelines, and workflows.
- Support onboarding and skill development of less-experienced writers.
- Participate in evaluation of new tools or AI-assisted accessibility workflows.
Administrative
- Participate in cross-functional meetings related to accessibility strategy and delivery.
- Support audits, training initiatives, and internal documentation efforts.
- Represent senior Audio Description perspective in planning and review discussions.
Qualifications
- Strong professional experience in Audio Description, accessibility authoring, or equivalent scripted media roles.
- Demonstrated experience delivering Audio Description for feature-length content.
- Proven ability to independently deliver final-quality AD scripts for complex titles.
- Exceptional written English skills and editorial judgment.
- Strong understanding of long-form storytelling and visual narrative.
- Advanced attention to detail, pacing, and tone.
- Ability to mentor and review the work of others.
- Ability to adapt priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Nice to have
- Accreditation from accessibility training or university.
