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Transcriptionists (Independent Contractors)
Duties & Type of Work
- You’ll work from home as a freelance transcriptionist, converting audio, video, typed, or handwritten materials into text.
- Content is varied: oral history interviews (WWII veterans, women in academia, etc.), focus groups, tech webinars, commencement addresses, NGO work, educational reform, health-care access, and occasionally TV-show material. They do not do medical transcription.
Requirements & Skills
- Must be fast and accurate typist; minimum typing speed ~80 WPM.
- Able to return an hour-long file transcript within 24 hours.
- Strong skills in language, style & punctuation; willingness to adhere to in-house style manuals and project-specific instructions.
- Ability to research names and terms via internet. Transcripts become part of historical record so quality is important.
Equipment & Other Conditions
- Reliable internet connection is required.
- Need a unique email address not shared by others (confidentiality reason).
- Transcripts submitted as .doc files; Word is preferred but compatible alternatives (Open Office etc.) acceptable if .doc format and formatting are correct.
- Good headphones recommended; foot pedals or hotkeys for controlling audio are encouraged.
Application Process
- Application requires: resume, cover letter, screenshot of a 3-minute typing test from typingtest.com showing at least 80 WPM and ~98% accuracy.
- That’s before being considered for actual transcription tasks.
