Evaluate closed captions for accuracy, synchronicity, completeness, and placement.
Test live, linear, and on-demand content as applicable.
Identify caption timing, truncation, speaker attribution, and placement issues.
Capture test evidence and document defects with clear reproduction steps and severity ratings.
Assess accessibility and usability of caption display settings, including discoverability, customization options, consistency across apps and inputs, preview functionality, and interaction via standard remote controls.
Develop and execute test plans mapped to FCC requirements, produce compliance assessment reports with remediation recommendations, validate fixes, and collaborate with QA, engineering, product, and compliance teams.

5+ years of experience in accessibility testing, QA, compliance testing, or video/TV device testing
Hands-on experience evaluating closed captioning quality
Strong understanding of FCC closed captioning principles (accuracy, synchronicity, completeness, placement)
Experience testing physical TV devices using remote controls
Ability to document findings clearly with supporting evidence
Strong written communication and reporting skills
Experience testing smart TVs, set-top boxes, or streaming devices (preferred)
Familiarity with caption customization features and UI discoverability testing (preferred)
Knowledge of CVAA or device-level accessibility requirements (preferred)
Accessibility or QA certifications (CPACC, WAS, or similar) (preferred)

Assessment Specialist – Closed Captioning, FCC Compliance

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