One of the online jobs that people can apply for, not requiring any special skills, apart from having excellent typing skills and keen hearing is transcription service.
A transcription service is a business service that
converts speech (either live or recorded video or audio) into a written or
electronic text document.
Following are 20 sites that offer transcription jobs. Check
them out.
1. Go Transcript
One of the Largest online Transcription and Translation
Agencies in the world.
OFFERING: They offer transcription jobs worldwide.
REQUIREMENT: All you need is a computer and internet connection. EXPERIENCE: No
experience required. SKILL: They don't require you to type fast as they give 6
hours to transcribe 10 minutes of video or audio file. SCOPE: Work as much or
as little as you want, whenever you want. PAYMENT: Payout is through paypal
(they cover the Paypal fee so you receive the exact amount of your earnings),
on a weekly basis (every Friday). HIRING PROCESS: You need to undergo a test
job prior acceptance as a transcriber.
2. Microworkers
Microworkers is a crowdsourcing platform that connects
Employers as well as Workers globally.
OFFERING: Free and as an International site, anyone from any
country can be a member. SCOPE: You can work as much or as little as you want.
At the same time, your potential for earning is also limitless since you can
accept all the jobs you believe you are capable of completing, and get paid for
them. PAYMENT: You need to earn at least $9 + fees ( PayPal - 7.50%, Local
Funds Transfer via Transpay - 3.00% + $1.00 for Non-USD transfer/$3.00 for USD
transfer) to be able to place a withdrawal request. Payments to Workers
are sent twice a week, every Wednesday and Sunday. Requested withdrawal
amount using Bank Transfer via Transpay may be credited to
your local bank within 3-5 banking days. HIRING PROCESS: You need to
undergo a test job prior acceptance as a transcriber.
3. Scribie
Scribie.com offers a great opportunity to augment your
income by transcribing audio files. The work involves listening to the audio
files and typing it as accurately as possible.
REQUIREMENT: You just need to go through a test process and
get certified as a transcriber. SCOPE: You get to preview and choose the files
to work on. PAYMENT: $5 to $25/audio hour pay rate, USD. For each submission, 2
hours TAT for each file. Your earnings will accumulate and you can transfer it
to your PayPal account anytime. From PayPal, the funds can be transferred to
your bank account. There are no monthly commitments or minimum withdrawal
limits. Payments are made once a day. No obligations, no monthly commitments or
withdrawal limits. BONUS: Monthly Bonus of $5 for every 3 hours completed.
4. Audio Transcription Center
A transcription service for books, interviews, oral
histories, market research, military histories, legal, academic, and archival
content in English.
As a transcriptionist, you will be making an accurate text
document of the contents of audio, video, typed or handwritten material.
REQUIREMENT: You just need to be an educated, fast and
accurate typist (75 wpm or higher) with sharp hearing. EXPERIENCE: No
experience required SCOPE: You decide when to work and how many hours you want
to work each day. PAYMENT: Receive weekly payouts for all tasks completed
regardless of the number of hours worked. HIRING PROCESS: Complete online
application and include 1) Current resume (PDF Only) 2) Cover letter (PDF Only)
3) A screenshot of the results from a three-minute typing test on
www.typingtest.com (our minimum requirement is 75 wpm with 98% accuracy)
5. Transcription Hub
They transcribe both audio and video files. They specialize
in transcription services for academia, legal professions, healthcare, media,
government, businesses, and more.
SCOPE: Transcribers can have the freedom of working from
anywhere and anytime PAYMENT: Based on the amount of work you complete, you
will get paid by Transcription HUB. The earnings are credited to your https://www.TranscriptionHUB.com account
and will accumulate there. The accumulated earnings will be paid out to your
PayPal account between the 1st and 5th of every month. The funds are credited
to your PayPal account within 1 business day of the earning payout. HIRING
PROCESS: We evaluate all our transcribers for on-time and quality work before
they can get on-boarded to our Live Transcription Marketplace
6. Verbalink
Verbal Ink is one of the players in the transcription
services industry
REQUIREMENT: 1) Good Listening, 2) Accurate Typing, 3)
Stickler for Details, 4) Research Junkie, 5) Style Matters: Verbal Ink has
a rigorous style guide that we ask all of our transcriptionists to adhere to.
This ensures consistency across the board so that you ideally should not be
able to tell who worked on your transcript because the quality is that
consistent. 6) Working knowledge of email and Microsoft Word. 7) Specialized
transcription software and a foot pedal, and we highly recommend QuickTime
Player or Windows Media Player for easy video playback. EXPERIENCE: No
experience needed HIRING PROCESS: 1) Email at translation@verbalink.com along
with the language you are applying for and attach your resume and cover letter
in Microsoft Word or PDF format. 2) Pass a thorough screening process, 3) Pass
a background check.
7. Transcribe Me
Transcribe Me offers audio and video transcription services.
OFFERING: They hire transcribers from around the world, from
any country. REQUIREMENT: 1) At least 18 years old 2) A computer running the
latest version of Chrome and a stable internet connection (although a pair of
headphones is highly recommended) 3) Have access to a valid PayPal account 4)
Pass the entrance exam EXPERIENCE: They do not require previous
transcription/job experience PAYMENT: Payments are sent out once a week via
PayPal for available balances of at least $20.00 When your account reaches
$20.00, then you can request payment via PayPal for the next Thursday. HIRING
PROCESS: 1) Pass the English Entrance Exam
8. Rev
Rev brings freelancing jobs to the online workplace. Their
mission is to give more people the freedom to work from home.
As a transcriptionist, listen to audio and video, accurately
type what is being said and label speakers.
OFFERING: Work from all over the world SCOPE: Allows you to
work as much or as little as you want, whenever you want. PAYMENT: Receive
weekly payouts via PayPal for all work completed. HIRING PROCESS: 1) Take a
quick quiz to demonstrate your English language and grammar skills 2) Submit a
transcription or caption sample, which will be reviewed to ensure it meets
customer quality expectations 3) If you are approved, you'll be able to
register and start earning right away.
9. Casting words
CastingWords is a technology-oriented transcription firm.
Workers listen to audio recordings and type what they hear into a neat,
easy-to-read document in several file formats. The transcript is in the same
language as the original recording.
REQUIREMENT: 1) at least 18 years of age 2) You must live in
one of the supported countries or states serviced by Paypal 3) You must have a
Paypal account 4) It must be legal for you work for us as an Independent
Contractor under any applicable employment, tax, or other laws. SCOPE: As an Independent
Contractor, you set your own schedule, hours, and frequency. You can work all
the time, or just here and there, as you like. You can even subcontract to
others. PAYMENT: Click the Request Transfer button on your Dashboard
any time during the week. Your transfer will include the full balance of your
account at the time the transfer goes out, including any money you
have earned since clicking the Request Transfer button. HIRING PROCESS: 1)
Create an account, you will be asked to provide basic information and fill out
a brief bio. 2) The system may or may not direct you to an English test 3)
Check email instructions on how to proceed
10. Ubiqus
Ubiqus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It considers
applications for all positions without regard for race, religion, colour,
gender, nationality, age, disability or other categories subject to
discrimination and cited in federal, state, provincial or local law.
Ubiqus has the capability to work with audio in any format
and will transcribe into the right format for your project.
HIRING PROCESS: Fill up application form.
11. Clickworker
Clickworker is a provider of crowdsourcing solutions and
services.
OFFERING: Can work from many different countries, as long as
serviced by Paypal. REQUIREMENT: All you need is a computer and/or mobile
device with an Internet connection. SCOPE: Your schedule is flexible. You
decide when and how much you want to work – on a freelance basis. PAYMENT: The
amount you are paid varies, it can range anywhere from cent amounts to
two-digit euro sums. PayPal users are paid once a week between Wednesday and
Friday
12. BabbleType
Transcription services, where one recording is converted to
one transcript.
REQUIREMENT: 1) at least 18 years old 2) with google/gmail
account 3) with paypal account 4) computer 5) internet connection 6) headphones
7) high degree of skill in language 8) listening ability 9) ability to deal
with more sophisticated transcript formats. HIRING PROCESS: 1) Start by
watching the video to determine if you are a potential fit for the company. If
you feel you are, the video will explain how to complete our real-world
transcription test. Interview and assessment (paid assignments). 2) Send email
request to take the test and wait for the autoreply. 3) Follow the instructions
in the email to proceed.
13. Crowdsurf
CrowdSurf is a dedicated community of freelance
transcriptionists working to create video captions for deaf, hard of hearing
and second language viewers.
REQUIREMENT: 1) Detail-oriented 2) talented 3) able to
speak, read and write fluently in English 4) Must have a PC or Mac 5) Reliable
Internet connection 6) Basic typing skills necessary 7) Great listening skills
8) Excellent Proofreading skills 9) Good judgment and problem solving skills
10) Team-player attitude EXPERIENCE: with media and audio transcription review
experience in the Education, Entertainment and Business fields SCOPE:
Flexibility. Work on your own schedule. You can work anytime, anywhere
HIRING PROCESS: 1) Review the guidelines 2) Take a brief assessment 3) Once
you’ve passed the assessment, new account will be created for you on the
CrowdSurfWork platform. 4) Wait for the login instructions to be sent to your
Work Market email. 5) Follow the instructions in your email.
14. Speechpad
Speechpad provides transcription, captioning and translation
services to a diverse international customer base.
REQUIREMENT: 1) You must be fluent in English and good with
grammar. You should be able to understand various accents and dialects 2)You
should be able to type at least 40 words per minute. You can find out how fast
you type by searching for typing speed
test 3) You should be detail-oriented and comfortable searching the
web to find the correct spelling of proper nouns and technical terms. 4) You
need a computer 5) internet connection 6) and headphones 7) If you are using a
Windows-based computer, you need a foot pedal. SCOPE: Flexible. You can
work as much or as little as you like, and you are free to set your own
schedule. PAYMENT: All jobs are priced per audio minute. The price per minute
varies depending on the job type, but generally falls within the range of
$0.25/minute to $1.00/minute. You might also receive bonuses for jobs you’ve
done that our customers rated highly. Workers are paid every Tuesday and Friday
for all files that were approved as of midnight, Monday and Thursday GMT.
HIRING PROCESS: 1) You must go through the application
process and score above 98 on the basic transcription test and 75 or
above on the grammar test. 2) Then you’ll be given a Speechpad worker account
that allows you to sign into the worker website. 3) Next, you’ll need to get
the Confidentiality Qualification. 4) You’ll need to read and digitally sign
the Worker Confidentiality Agreement.
15. FF Transcription
FF Transcription create transcription solutions for every
industry and they work on any timeline.
OFFERING: You can apply from any country in the world
REQUIREMENT: 1) Download the instructions and transcription program 2) Download
the audio file test to be transcribed 3) Begin the transcription test 4) Fill out
the application form and upload your test 5) An active PayPal account is
required SCOPE: You choose the days per week and hours of the day you work,
PAYMENT: Starts at $0.40 per audio minute with opportunities to participate in
higher paying assignments over your time with us. Independent contracts receive
payment bi-monthly in the middle and end of each month. You will receive
payment by PayPal.
16. Quicktate
Quicktate transcribes voicemail messages, memos, letters,
legal files, medical files, recordings of phone calls, conference calls and
other audio files.
REQUIREMENT: 1) Accurate spelling and punctuation. 2)
Individuals that know how to follow instructions. 3) Typists that can listen to
voice files and accurately type what they hear. 4) Experienced and professional
transcriptionists. 5) Typists with their own equipment, supplies, facilities
(office/ work space). 6) Honesty, integrity and reliability. 7) No convictions
of a felony or misdemeanor on your record. (Do not proceed if you have ever
been convicted. SCOPE: You can select your own hours that you want to work. You
can work as few, or as many hours as you want. They are open for business 24
hours/ day; 7 days/ week. HIRING PROCESS: 1) Take a typing quiz for each
language or specialty you are interested in 2) Read the Typist Handbook 3) Take
a test to ensure you understand Quicktate's requirements. 4) Depending on how
you scored on your Quicktate typing test, you may qualify to be tested to also
offer your services to iDictate. 5) After you pass the Quiz and the typing
test, we will run a background check on you. You agree to pay the $20 cost of
the background check. This may be paid using PayPal or credit card. 6) Read the
following: Company Policies and Code of Ethics, Confidentiality Agreement,
HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, Disclosure and Authorization.
17. Toogit
Toogit is a freelance website for freelance online jobs.
Sign up and create your account. Once complete, start
searching and applying for the projects you like.
To be paid, for hourly projects you should submit a weekly
timesheet. This timesheet/invoice is sent to the client for approval. When
client approves it, we would release the payment in your Toogit account.
18. Upwork
Upwork aims to be the number one flexible talent solution in
the world. Upwork connects with proven professionals to work on projects from
web and mobile app development to SEO, social media marketing, content writing,
graphic design, admin help and thousands of other projects. Upwork makes it
fast, simple, and cost-effective to find, hire, work with, and pay the best
professionals anywhere, any time.
Create your profile and Upwork will highlight ideal jobs.
You can also search projects, and respond to client invitations.
19. Freelancer
Freelancer.com is a crowdsourcing marketplace. Through their
marketplace, employers can hire freelancers to do work in areas such as
software development, writing, data entry and design right through to
engineering, the sciences, sales and marketing, accounting and legal services.
Just complete your profile and provide your skill sets so
they can match you to the right jobs.
20. Flexjobs
FlexJobs is an online job boards in which flexible jobs are
their entire focus.
You need to have a paid subscription to FlexJobs to see employers, view full job details, or apply for any job. Each employer decides how it wants you to apply for jobs through FlexJobs. Employers can set up the job post to allow you to apply through FlexJobs, or require you to apply directly from the careers page on their websites.Some companies may request that you e-mail your resume and cover letter instead of applying through FlexJobs or their own system. When this happens, the company's e-mail address will be provided in the job listing on FlexJobs.