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Freelance Career Opportunities
Daily Transcription offers multiple independent contractor (1099) positions for transcribers, translators, captioners, and editors. Roles are part-time, remote, and flexible. Work volume varies depending on demand.
1. Translator
- Requirements: Native-level English + another language, CAT tools, 1+ year experience, background in legal/medical/technical/literary fields preferred.
- Hours: 2–30 hrs/week
- Experience: 1–2 yrs
- Pay: $120–$480 per audio/video hour (varies by language & format).
2. General Transcriber
- Requirements: Native English, 50+ WPM typing, transcription software, timecoding, proofreading, follow formats, accept QC feedback.
- Hours: 10–30 hrs/week
- Experience: 1–2 yrs
- Pay: $45–$66 per audio hour.
3. AI Editor
- Role: Edit AI-generated transcripts into polished, accurate text.
- Requirements: Excellent grammar/punctuation, research unknown words, use transcription software, proofread.
- Hours: 10–30 hrs/week
- Experience: 1–2 yrs
- Pay: $60–$90 per audio hour.
4. Medical Transcriber
- Requirements: Native English, 50+ WPM, transcription software, strong knowledge of medical terms, proofreading.
- Hours: 10–20 hrs/week
- Experience: 2–3 yrs
- Pay: $75–$120 per audio hour.
5. Subtitler & Captioner
- Requirements: Native English, captioning software, ability to create/edit .srt and .scc files, follow FCC standards.
- Hours: 1–10 hrs/week
- Experience: 2–3 yrs
- Pay: $50–$80 per audio hour.
6. Legal Transcriber
- Requirements: Native English, 50+ WPM, transcription software, knowledge of legal terminology & AAERT rules.
- Hours: 1–5 hrs/week
- Experience: 2–3 yrs
- Pay: $75–$120 per audio hour.
7. Spanish Transcriber / Translator
- Requirements: Native Spanish + English, 50+ WPM, transcription software, proofreading, formatting.
- Hours: 5–10 hrs/week
- Experience: 1–2 yrs
- Pay: $66–$150 per audio hour.
8. As-Broadcast List Transcriber
- Requirements: 75+ WPM, transcription software, dialogue accuracy, timecodes.
- Hours: 5–10 hrs/week
- Experience: 2–3 yrs
- Pay: $75–$120 per audio hour.
9. CCSL (Combined Continuity & Spotting List) Transcriber
- Role: Create scripts with full audiovisual details of movies/TV shows.
- Requirements: 75+ WPM, transcription software, frame-accurate timecodes, technical detail.
- Hours: 5–10 hrs/week
- Experience: 3–5 yrs
- Pay: $330–$360 per audio hour.
10. Dialogue List Transcriber
- Requirements: Native English, 75+ WPM, transcription software, timecodes, dialogue accuracy.
- Hours: 5–10 hrs/week
- Experience: 2–3 yrs
- Pay: $60–$90 per audio hour.
General Notes for All Roles
- Type: Independent contractor (1099).
- Training: DT provides style guides, practice files, and QC feedback.
- Location: Most transcription roles restricted to U.S., Canada, or native-English countries. Translation & captioning roles open to bilingual applicants worldwide.
- Payment: Weekly. U.S./Canada by check; international via PayPal or other arrangements.
- Age Requirement: 18+
- Application: Apply via career form on the site + skills assessment.
