10 COMPANIES OFFERING THE BEST ONLINE TRANSCRIPTION JOBS FOR BEGINNERS
There are many transcription jobs online that require no experience. But it’s important to understand that these opportunities pay by the audio hour. This means that you will earn the same amount of money for transcribing a 3-minute audio clip, whether it takes 10 minutes or two hours to complete.
To earn a good income in the transcription industry, you will need to practice many hours to improve your listening skills and typing speed. Check out this first list of ten companies to find some of the best transcription jobs that are hiring remote workers.
#1. SCRIBIE
Scribie (previously Callgraph) is a transcription company known for hiring both experienced transcriptionists and beginners.
Scribie pays the lowest in the industry but it’s a great place for beginners to start their transcription career.
You will get paid $5 – $25 per audio hour. The amount you make per audio hour will depend on your skill level, experience and how fast you submit finished transcripts.
The files to be transcribed are short, mostly 6-minute segments and they comprise of telephone calls, interviews, and speeches.
Scribie has a 2-hour TAT for each file to be transcribed. TAT means turnaround time (the amount of time it takes to convert an audio file into a transcript). You can learn more about TAT here.
Scribie Transcription jobs are very convenient. You work whenever you want and you also get an opportunity to choose which files to work on. If you select a file and don’t like it, you have the option to click on the next one and claim it instead.
HOW SCRIBIE APPLICATION WORKS
- Apply to become a transcriber and an application number will be assigned to you.
- Scribie will then send you a link to confirm your email
- You will be put on the waiting list and your application will be reviewed within 1 business day
- If you qualify, your Scribie account will be created then you will be invited for a short transcription test
- You complete the transcription test by transcribing the file assigned then send it back
- A reviewer will have a look at your work and decide whether you become a certified transcriber or not
- Once you are certified, you will get paid for the test plus gain access to all available transcription jobs.
The highest earners get $1000 per month. All payments go out via PayPal and you must have a verified PayPal account before any work is assigned.
Or, check out this detailed Scribie review for more information.
#2. REV TRANSCRIPTION
Rev Transcription is a San Francisco based transcription company funded by Globespan. They normally hire beginners and experienced transcriptionists to transcribe files in academic, focus group meetings, business transcription among others. Transcribers can earn up to $1,500 per month.
They have an easy-to-use platform for claiming transcription jobs and submitting completed transcripts. They also have a forum where transcribers can share and express their views on how best they can serve the customers. Payment is weekly via PayPal and work is available 24/7.
HOW REV TRANSCRIPTION WORKS
- Sign up and get approved by taking the Rev transcription test
- The approval process takes 48 hours
- If approved, a Rev account will be created for you
- Go sign in using your username and password
- Choose available transcription jobs from the work portal then as much as you like
- Get weekly payments (on Mondays) for work completed the previous week
REV TRANSCRIPTION SUMMARY
- Set your own schedule
- Choose the type of audio files to transcribe
- Get paid weekly
I worked for Rev as a transcriptionist for about 2 years. I can proudly say that Rev is among the best transcription jobs for beginners. See the screenshot below!
Learn more about Rev transcription jobs by reading this detailed Rev review.
Rev is not one of the easiest transcribing companies to get hired to work for. Keep reading and apply to more sites like Rev below.
#3. GOTRANSCRIPT
GoTranscript is another transcription company known to have transcription jobs for beginners. They don’t require prior transcription experience and accept transcriptionists from all over the world.
As a transcriptionist, you get to set your own working hours and you can work whenever you want and however much you want.
If you are searching for transcription jobs available worldwide, I would encourage you to give GoTranscript a chance.
They pay up to $45 per audio hour via PayPal or Payoneer.