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Job Overview
Position: Independent Contractor Transcriptionist
High Fidelity Transcription is currently seeking independent contractor transcriptionists to remotely transcribe recorded audio from interviews, meetings, and various other topics. Work is performed from your own location and must meet the company’s quality and production standards.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Accuracy: Transcripts must be at least 99% accurate.
- Formatting: Must learn and adhere to High Fidelity’s specific formatting guidelines.
- Experience: Preference for those with transcription training—especially in interviews and focus group settings.
- Typing Speed: Minimum requirement of 70 WPM.
Workload & Workflow Expectations
- Capability to transcribe 30 minutes to 1 hour of audio daily.
- Must consistently meet weekly production targets.
- Deliver transcripts by or before designated due dates.
- Maintain proactive communication with the High Fidelity office team.
About the Company
- Location: Based in Minneapolis, MN, serving clients including video production firms, advertising agencies, law offices, and educational institutions.
- Platform: Offers a proprietary portal where transcriptionists can select files to work on, available 24/7.
Hiring Process Steps
Applicants go through a structured sequence:
- Written Test
- Transcription Test
- Telephone Interview
- Submission of additional personal information
- Signing NDA/Contractor agreements
- Reviewing training materials
- Receiving login credentials to the company’s online management portal
- Completing six paid training lessons
- Beginning the first actual transcription project
Work Nature & Compensation
- Part-time position, with workload that may be irregular but requires a high standard of commitment.
- Deadlines are strictly enforced and considered critical.
- Payment is based on audio length, ranging from $0.70 to $1.00 (or more) per audio minute, depending on project complexity, turnaround time, and the typist’s level.
- Paychecks are issued on the 5th of each month via PayPal.
- You may request one pay advance per month; this early release will be deducted from the regular paycheck on the 5th.
- As a contractor, you are responsible for handling State, Federal, and Social Security taxes.
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Type | Part-time, contractor-based transcription role |
| Steps | Written test → transcription test → interview → paperwork → training → projects |
| Payment Rate | $0.70–$1.00+ per audio minute (depends on difficulty, turn-around, typist level) |
| Pay Schedule | Monthly—on the 5th via PayPal; one early paycheck per month available |
| Responsibilities | Adhere to deadlines; maintain high quality; manage your own taxes |
| Required Info | Personal/contact info, transcription history, motivations, availability, speed estimate, equipment, training, prior applications |
| Communication | Opportunity to ask questions about the company during application |
