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Careers & Job Opportunities
Overview
Ditto Transcripts is a U.S.-based transcription company specializing in medical, legal, law enforcement, financial, business, academic, and general transcription. They hire skilled, detail-oriented transcriptionists as either independent contractors or employees, all working remotely.
Who Can Apply
- Must be a U.S. citizen and currently live in the United States.
- Not eligible if you live in California, New Jersey, or Massachusetts.
- Must consent to a criminal background check and be open to a phone interview.
Skills & Requirements
- Strong grammar, spelling, punctuation, and listening skills.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines with accuracy.
- Professionalism and commitment to high-quality work.
- Reliable computer with transcription software (Express Scribe or similar), headphones, and internet connection.
- Typing speed and productivity expectations (lines per day for medical, minutes of audio for other fields).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word (and preferably Excel).
Application Process
- Complete an online application form with personal details, experience level, availability, and technical setup.
- Indicate which field(s) you are applying for:
- Medical
- Legal
- Law Enforcement
- Financial/Business
- General/Academic
- Testing stage: Applicants must pass several assessments with 95% accuracy:
- Grammar and spelling test.
- Transcription of a single-person audio file.
- Transcription of a multi-person interview (if applying for fields that require it).
- Only qualified candidates are contacted. Due to high volume, not everyone receives a reply.
Work Opportunities by Field
- Law Enforcement: 911 calls, jail calls, suspect/witness interviews, undercover wires.
- Medical: Pathology, radiology, orthopedic, primary care, and more.
- Financial: Quarterly earnings calls, reports, conference calls.
- Legal: Court hearings, depositions, virtual hearings, grand jury recordings.
- General/Academic: Research interviews, historical recordings (e.g., WWII audio), varied unique projects.
Compensation
- Medical transcription: Paid per line ($0.07–$0.10 per line).
- Legal, law enforcement, financial, academic, general: Paid per audio minute ($0.80–$1.10 per minute).
- Rush jobs and complex projects may pay much higher (up to $5.00/minute).
- Payments issued twice monthly (1st and 15th) via Direct Deposit or PayPal.
- Ditto claims to pay “above most competitors” to attract top talent.
Work Environment
- Fully remote, flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time).
- Professional but personable culture — they value ambition, detail, and consistent quality.
- Career vs. Job: Ditto encourages applicants to see transcription as a long-term career with growth potential.
Other Notes
- Company is CJIS- and HIPAA-compliant, so confidentiality and security are mandatory.
- They provide resources for transcriptionists, such as guides on transcription equipment and tips for speed/accuracy.
- Applicants are discouraged from calling about their applications — communication is handled only by email/contact from Ditto’s office.
