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Job Overview
- Remote transcription positions, filled on an “as-needed” basis.
- They promise competitive pay, scheduling flexibility, and a work culture that values fairness and respect.
Pay Rate
- Transcribers are paid between $0.90 and $2.75 per minute of audio content.
- There’s also potential for additional pay for certain types of work or for tighter deadlines.
What Types of Material You’d Transcribe
- Variety of media: narrative/documentary films, reality shows, lectures, meetings, interviews, podcasts, etc.
- Some projects are simple; others are highly detailed (e.g. requiring post-production terminology and attention to complexity).
Qualifications & Requirements
To be considered, you must meet all of these:
- Experience
- At least one year of transcription experience in the entertainment industry.
- Working knowledge of post-production terminology.
- Location & Language
- Must be a U.S. resident (they do not hire outside the U.S.).
- Fluency in English with excellent grammar and spelling.
- Employment & Legal
- Work under a 1099-NEC contractor arrangement.
- Able to provide I-9 identification.
- Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
- Availability & Capacity
- Available to produce at least 4-5 hours of transcribed material over a 7-day period.
- Equipment & Setup
- Own a reliable computer with Microsoft Word and high-speed Internet.
- Have transcription software (Express Scribe, InqScribe, or similar) with a foot pedal or hot-keys.
- Use of headphones for transcription.
- Technical & Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and quality, meeting accuracy and deadline requirements.
- Good computer skills; able to troubleshoot software/hardware issues independently.
Application Process
- Send a cover letter and a resume, including details of your transcription experience, the software and equipment you use, to their email address.
- Must complete a skills test with a score of at least 90%.
- If you pass, there is a Zoom interview.
- If selected, they’ll contact you about moving forward; submitting to them does not guarantee a contract.
