English Transcriber (Remote, Freelance/Full-Time/Part-Time)

Job Overview

Location
Breyten, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Job Type
FULL_TIME

Additional Details

Job ID
13483
Job Views
645

Job Description

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We are seeking detail-oriented and experienced English Transcribers to join our team. As a transcriber, you will be responsible for accurately converting audio and video content into written text. The role requires strong listening skills, excellent grammar, and fast typing speed.

This is a remote, flexible opportunity suitable for freelancers, students, or professionals looking for a work-from-home job. Whether you have prior experience in transcription or are eager to develop your skills, we welcome your application!


Key Responsibilities

  • Listen to audio and video recordings and convert them into accurate, well-formatted text.
  • Ensure proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar in transcriptions.
  • Follow client-specific style guidelines and formatting requirements.
  • Identify speaker changes, background noise, and unclear speech appropriately.
  • Conduct basic research to verify technical terms, names, and industry-specific terminology.
  • Meet tight deadlines while maintaining high transcription accuracy.
  • Edit and proofread transcriptions to ensure quality and readability.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Fluent in English (spoken and written) with strong grammar and punctuation skills.
  • Excellent listening skills and ability to transcribe audio with various accents and speech patterns.
  • Typing speed of at least 50-70 words per minute (WPM) with high accuracy.
  • Familiarity with transcription tools and software (e.g., Express Scribe, Otter.ai, Descript, or similar).
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and ability to distinguish subtle language nuances.
  • Experience with verbatim, non-verbatim, or legal/medical transcription is a plus but not required.

Experience

  • Entry-level to experienced transcribers are welcome to apply.
  • Prior transcription experience in media, legal, medical, or corporate sectors is a plus.

Working Hours

  • Flexible work schedule (freelance, part-time, or full-time options).
  • Ability to choose projects based on availability.
  • Work from anywhere with a stable internet connection.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay per audio minute/hour.
  • Flexible work-from-home opportunity with self-paced work.
  • Training and skill development for beginners.
  • Gain experience with various industries and transcription styles.
  • Potential for long-term collaboration with consistent work.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on diverse and interesting projects across industries.
  • Enjoy the freedom of remote work and flexible scheduling.
  • Enhance your listening, writing, and linguistic skills.
  • Collaborate with a supportive and professional team.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your resume, a short cover letter, and a sample transcription (if available) to us.

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