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Job Overview
Position: Remote English-language Transcriptionist (Independent Contractor)
Requirements
- Residency: Must be a current or past long-term resident of the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Exclusions: Babbletype does not accept independent contractors from the State of California.
- Skills: High proficiency in English listening and transcription; ability to handle sophisticated transcription formats.
- Experience: While specific experience requirements aren’t detailed, a high degree of skill as a listener is emphasized.
Compensation
- Pay Structure: Compensation is based on audio minutes transcribed.
- Rates:
- English-language proofreading: Approximately $0.13 per audio minute.
- English-language proofreading from translated sources: Approximately $0.18 per audio minute.
- Translation into Excel-type transcripts: Approximately $1.60 per audio minute.
- Estimated Earnings:
- Per audio hour: Rates translate to approximately $7.80 to $96 per audio hour, depending on the task.
- Per hour worked: Earnings per hour worked can vary significantly based on the task complexity and individual speed.
Application Process
- Current Status: Babbletype is not actively reviewing new applications as their team is currently full.
- Future Opportunities: They encourage potential applicants to watch their introductory video to determine if the role is a good fit.
- Contact: Interested individuals can apply through the Babbletype application page.
Additional Insights
- Work Environment: Babbletype emphasizes the importance of completeness, accuracy, and reliability in their transcription work.
- Team Dynamics: They focus on retaining a limited-sized team to maintain high-quality standards.
- Flexibility: The role offers flexibility in work hours, allowing transcriptionists to manage their schedules.
