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Who They Are / What They Do
- A UK-based transcription company offering services across many domains: legal, corporate, academic, media & TV, pharmaceuticals, meetings/conferences, etc.
- They work with recorded dictations and sound files of a variety of types.
What They’re Looking For in Applicants
Applicants (transcribers or proofreaders) should meet the following:
- Have experience working with a diverse range of transcription / proofreading material.
- Be native-level English speakers.
Application Requirements & Process
To apply, you must:
- Submit an online application form and upload your CV.
- Complete a grammar exercise and transcribe a short audio file, to check your ability to understand and interpret speech.
- Have your own required transcription equipment/software:
- Ability to work with sound files in formats like MP3, WAV, WMA, DSS, DVF.
- Have a broadband internet connection.
- Virus & spyware protection on your computer.
- Suitable headphones (Plantronics, Beyerdynamic, BOSE are preferred for quality).
- If your test and application are successful, you’ll be asked to sign a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement.
Contractor Status & Legal / Tax
- Transcribers and proofreaders are self-employed (registered as such), meaning they are responsible for their own taxes and National Insurance contributions in the UK.
- Telephone recruitment calls are explicitly not accepted—everything is handled online (application + test + CV).
- Applicants are only contacted if successful; if not heard back within 7 working days, assume the application was unsuccessful.
Additional Perks & Culture
- They have ways to reward loyalty and good work, such as “transcriber of the month,” a year-end Christmas bonus, and referral rewards if you refer someone who is accepted.
- They seem to expect reliability, quality, and professionalism from their team members.
