Freelance Transcription Editor

Location: Remote

Salary Range: Can make up to USD $4,000/month if you work 7-8 hours per day

Schedule: Flexible, Recommended at least 3 hours per day

Terms: Freelance

Average Page rates: CAD $1.40/page, USD $1.00/page (lower rates during training, post-training rates will vary depending on turnaround time)

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Job Description

This role involves reviewing Loom Analytics’ automated first draft transcripts with full audio playback to fix transcription errors, including punctuation and formatting.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to

  • Review first draft transcripts against audio/video and fix transcription errors, including punctuation and formatting

  • Learning and following client house rules (i.e., client-specific preferences in formatting, spelling, capitalization, and editing conventions)

  • Holding all third-party (client) information in the strictest confidentiality

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Very strong English grammar, comprehension and listening skills

  • Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute is recommended (this can be developed by using online tutorials at home)

  • Good research skills

  • Ability to understand global accents

  • Computer literacy with strong MS Word skills are an asset (we will be training on these skills as well)

  • It is highly recommended to use a PC for this job rather than a Mac since troubleshooting is more difficult

  • Previous transcription experience is not a requirement; we will train successful candidates

  • At least 18 years of age due to violent and graphic content

  • Criminal background check Level 1 upon hiring

    Applications are accepted exclusively through the following form. Please do not contact us through other channels (such as phone or email), as those submissions will not be considered.

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