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What they are looking for
- Freelance transcriptionists to join their team with flexible work and claiming to offer good rates.
Minimum / Essential Requirements
To be eligible, you must satisfy all of the following:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Location / Legal status | Must live in the UK, have a UK bank account in your name, and be registered as self-employed with HMRC. |
| Language | English as first language (British English). |
| Experience | At least 12 months of audio typing or transcription experience in British English. |
| Typing speed & accuracy | Minimum 70 words per minute with excellent accuracy. |
| Equipment / Software | Professional transcription software, good headphones, and a foot pedal. Secure broadband, anti-virus protection, and a private email account. |
| Reliability & professionalism | Must be reliable, professional, willing to adhere to confidentiality/NDA, research terminology, etc. |
| Application / Test | Complete an application form + grammar test + transcribe two short sample audios (each under 5 minutes). |
What you get / What to expect
- Flexible freelance work for transcription.
- You apply via a form on their website; if selected, they will contact you.
- They don’t promise fast replies during busy periods; may take a week or two to respond.
