transcriber

Job Description:

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Listening to recorded audio (or video) and typing what you hear word-for-word. The audio files are varied and can include focus groups for market research, interviews, meetings, phone calls, zoom/TEAM calls etc.

NEEDED SKILLS:

Strong attention to detail. Typed up according to the company’s style guidelines and without any mistakes.
Typing speed of at least 80 words per minute.
Good writing skills – a thorough understanding of all aspects of English language and grammar is crucial.
Discretion – you will be transcribing confidential audio; therefore, a professional and discreet manner is essential. We take data security very seriously.
Computer skills – as you’ll be working remotely or working from home, you need to be computer savvy and able to use different programs and word processing software.
Listening skills: the ability to listen carefully to audio recordings and interpret them appropriately.
Time management – deadlines are very important
Flexible working hours that fit around your lifestyle, as well as considering the deadlines

CHALLENGES THAT MAY COME WITH TRANSCRIBING:

Difficult audio – sometimes the audio may be difficult to understand. That may be because it’s poor quality, contains heavy accents or people are talking simultaneously.
Unknown terminology – extra time will have to be spent researching the correct spelling of unfamiliar terminology (medical terminology, business jargon, etc.)
Slow at the beginning. It can take a while to fully understand and feel confident transcribing, but practice makes perfect.
It should take you no longer than three to four times the length of the audio to type a verbatim transcription.

EXPECTATIONS:

You will be working hybrid with 80% home and 20% office or meeting somewhere.

Email your resume to:

*Only those considered will be called for interview. We will reach out to you.

Start Date: as soon as the position is filled.