Transcription jobs are non-phone. If you can type at least 60 WPM upto120 WPM or more this may be a non-phone job for you.
Working as a transcriptionist may classify as a menial job, but general transcription actually takes as much hard work and dedication as other jobs do. Yes, anyone can learn how to transcribe to be a freelancer but can everyone actually do a great job at it? Here are the necessary skills of an effective transcriptionist:
Attentive listening
A pair of good ears is stringent to transcription work. Even in transcribing general topics, you are required to have an accurate understanding of dialogues despite some audio challenges like background noise, crosstalk, and soft voices. In severe cases, an audio transcriptionist should be able to make intelligent “sounds like” guesses for barely decipherable parts of the audio. A good remedy to this is the use of TranscriptionWing’s nifty feature called ListenLink where an unintelligible part of your transcript is embedded with a link to its corresponding audio segment.
Sharp memory
Together with attentive listening, having a sharp memory helps in general transcriptions big time. Instead of frequently pausing the audio to type, having a sharp memory helps a transcriptionist type longer dialogues, catching every word without the need of frequent pauses and replays.
Fast typing speed and high accuracy
An average person types at 40-45 words per minute, but a good typing speed of a transcriptionist is at 60-80 words per minute with very minimal errors. On the other hand, a professional audio transcriber can type as fast as an impressive 100 words per minute.
Grammar, punctuations, and spelling proficiency
Although some transcription requests are verbatim-specific, some clients still prefer non-verbatim or clean, easy-to-read transcripts. A transcriptionist should have high grammar, punctuations, and spelling proficiencies to provide tidied transcripts without compromising the meaning and original thought of the dialogues. Although there are digital tools that identify and correct mistakes like these in a breeze, it is still important for them to have a good knowledge foundation to prevent basic yet mortifying mistakes.
Research skills
Outstanding research skill is a must-have for transcriptionists. Files on diverse topics are assigned to them every day. Having great research skills is a big help for catching words or terminologies they’re unfamiliar with, as well as for researching crucial information and proper nouns like names, acronyms, companies, establishments, or brands in general.
Keen attention to detail
A good transcriptionist is a keen listener and punctilious to small details that smart and pure verbatim transcriptions require to be transferred in print. For instance, the speaker said “like” five times, the audio transcriber should type exactly that – “…like – like – like – like – like…” – in the transcript.
Utterances such as hmm, Uhm, and uh-huh also perceives different notations imperative to market researchers. Laughter and pauses are also detailed in transcripts. Small details like these contribute to the meaning conveyed by the speakers in the audio, which is why transcriptionists should be particular with these as requested by the client.
Focus and determination
To be a qualified transcriptionist, one must be focused and determined to get the job done competently. A 1-hour file takes an average of 6 hours to transcribe. It’s not a child’s play. A transcriptionist should be able to neglect unnecessary distractions and concentrate in long periods of time whilst transcribing to ensure complete accuracy and timeliness of work.
Adaptive
We offer general transcription services across a multitude of fields, so it is a must that our transcriptionists are all fast learners – comprehend different topics in short periods of time for them to turn insensible, superior-quality transcripts.
Technology proficient
A person does not need to have advanced computer skills to become a transcriptionist. Basic skills like knowing how to maximize the use of Microsoft Word for proper transcription formats and also Google search proficiency is enough, but the openness and willingness to learn how to utilize the required transcription software is a must.
We are looking for individuals who are goal-oriented, who enjoy the challenge of work, who enjoy earning money, and who want to be able to work whenever and wherever.
Earn up to $0.60/recorded minute.
Quicktate transcribes voice mail messages, memos, letters, legal files, medical files, recordings of phone calls, conference calls, and other audio files.
Quicktate also audits, summarizes, evaluates, and analyzes audio recordings and phone conversations.
Some audio files, like voice mail messages, may average just 2-3 minutes in length, while other recordings may be significantly longer, perhaps several hours.
IDictate transcribes all types of files, except for voice mail messages.
E-Typist is comprised of a network of US-based typists.
Our pool of dedicated typists and proofreaders not only have expert transcribing and editing skills but are fluent in “legal-ese” and easily adapt to a variety of speaking styles and regional accents.
E-Typist can transcribe a variety of legal documents, correspondence, and interviews efficiently and securely in order to support your office year-round or on an as-needed basis
Working With Us A.D.S. partners with transcriptionists who are talented and proficient. We are committed to delivering top-quality work and care passionately about customer service. Minimum Requirements
A typing speed of at least 75 wpm
Excellent English language and grammar skills
Experience in transcription and word processing
Ability to keep to a schedule
Current Opportunities While there are no current opportunities at this time, our needs are constantly changing. To explore partnering opportunities with A.D.S. please send your resume with a cover letter to Sergio and Michael at (ads-common@alicedarling.com). We look forward to hearing from you.
As a transcriber on the website, you are basically responsible for listening to an audio file and typing what you hear in an on-site word processor. The audio files are usually under six minutes. There is a set of instructions under each job listing on the jobs board you'll have to follow.
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Cambridge Transcriptions™ was founded in 1989, with the aim of gathering together the most skilled professionals and the most up-to-date technology in the industry. From its roots as a small office start-up, this American Transmedia® company has grown into an established and respected presence in the recording, reporting, and transcription community, where it is now based out of Central Square offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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