TRANSCRIPTION JOBS FOR BEGINNERS
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What does a transcriber do?
To make it simple they usually: Listen to an audio or watch a video and type what is being said, the aim is to be as accurate as possible. Most of these companies make payments through Paypal. You can learn about other payment platforms here.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSCRIPTION JOBS
✔ A headset would be good.
✔ Good English Language skills
✔ A computer or laptop
✔ Good internet connection
1) GMR TRANSCRIPTION
This company hires General transcriptionists as they have a wide variety of topics. If you are good at Spanish they also hire Spanish Transcriptionists. You can create your own schedule and choose how much work you need. I believe the currently only hire people in the US. To apply you have to fill out a short form, upload your resume and do a short test to ensure you are capable of taking on the tasks.
What is the pay like?
With GMR it is possible to earn anywhere from $1000 to $3000USD per month depending on the kind of work you decide to do along with your skills. As some tasks might require a quick turnaround time. They usually pay by direct deposit.
GMR TRANSCRIPTION has a 4.6 rating on Glassdoor.
2) SPEECHPAD
Speechpad isn’t a bad option, they have paused hiring for awhile due to the large increase of applications from people at home because of COVID-19. The hours are flexible, you just need a computer and a good internet connection. You also have the chance to pick your own jobs. They also have a good set of transcription jobs for beginners.
What is the pay like? They usually pay about $0.25 – $2.50USD. It really is usually paid based on the audio minutes. They usually pay twice a week, Tuesday and Friday through PayPal.
Speechpad has a 3.4 rating on Glassdoor.
3)TRANSCRIBE ME
TranscribeMe is perfect, especially for beginners. The application process is not bad. You register to become a transcriptionist by filling out a simple form. Following that you have some documents to read which will outline details of what you need to do, this is followed by an exam, just to start opening up jobs for you.
If you have experience in medical and legal transcription then you have the ability to earn more. It is one of the ideal transcription jobs for beginners.
What is the pay like? It is around $15-$22USD per audio hour.
TRANSCRIBE ME has a 3.2 rating on Glassdoor.
4) REV
Let me just start by saying Rev is currently hiring Captioners and Transcriptionists. To apply all you have to do is fill out a short form, then, of course, you have to do a grammar test and submit a test transcript to make sure you understand their requirements, then based on that, once approved, you will have access to transcripts and you choose the ones you would like to do.
Rev has its pros and cons like any other. This does take much effort and maybe the pay doesn’t add up to as much as you want. It is best if you are more looking to earn additionally on the side. They accept persons from all countries.
What is the pay like? They currently pay out about $0.30 – $1.10USD per audio/video minute. That is around $18 per hour. It is really dependent on the length of the recording. As a recording may be shorter than 1 hour. The beauty about Rev is that they pay weekly using Paypal account, so ensure you have that setup.
REV has a 2.4 Rating on Glassdoor.
5) SCRIBIE
To join SCRIBIE as a transcriber you just submit an online application, after which in about a day you will get an invite to apply once you seem fitting. You then have to fill out another more detailed form and complete a short test then you become certified to work with them. Once accepted you can start earning.
As a transcriptionist, there is the possibility of being promoted to a Reviewer. Scribie also offers bonuses and their files tend to be short. (No more than 10 minutes). If you only plan to do subscription with Scribie then it would be just a side hustle, if you do the other things like reviews, proofreading, etc., then it can become a full-time job. You must have a verified Paypal account.
What is the pay like?The pay starts from $5 to $25USD per audio hour.Payment is accumulated on your account then you can transfer through your Paypal Account. They pay daily.
SCRIBIE has a 2.0 rating on Glassdoor.
If you know of other transcription jobs for beginners then of course comment and let me know. I know there are many other transcription jobs for beginners.
