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Translation
We are looking for skilled and detail-oriented translators who can deliver accurate, high-quality translations while maintaining the tone and style of the original content.
Relevant skills:
- Native-level proficiency in English and native-level proficiency in another language.
- Experience in one or more fields such as audiovisual, legal, medical, technical or literary translation.
- Familiarity with CAT tools
- Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and strong research skills.
- At least 1 year of professional translation experience
per-week
2 to 30 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 1 - 2yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$120 to $480 per hour of material depending on language and format.
Skills & Expertise:
General Transcription
We are seeking native English-speaking Transcribers who have excellent listening and typing skills to develop accurate texts from audio or video files. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently delivering high-quality transcripts in a timely manner.
Relevant skills:
- Type at least 50 WPM
- Strong listening and typing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- Proficient in using a transcription software
- Ability to insert timecodes.
- Ability to proofread your own work.
- Ability to follow guidelines and formats.
- Ability to take constructive criticism from QC Team and ability to make changes in the time requested.
per-week
10 to 30 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 1 - 2yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$45 - $66 p/hour of material
Skills & Expertise:
AI Editor
We are seeking native English-speaking editors who have excellent listening and typing skills to edit AI-generated transcripts. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately edit a raw transcription to deliver high-quality transcripts.
Relevant skills:
- Excellent grammar and punctuation, paying special attention to homophones.
- Strong listening and typing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- Research unknown words and names
- Proficient in using transcription software
- Ability to insert timecodes
- Ability to proofread your own work
- Ability to follow guidelines and formats
- Ability to take constructive criticism from QC Team and ability to make changes in the time requested.
per-week
10 to 30 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 1 - 2yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$60 - $90 p/hour of material
Skills & Expertise:
Medical Transcriber
We are seeking native English-speaking Transcribers with knowledge of medical terminology who have excellent listening and typing skills to develop accurate medical reports and transcripts from audio or video files. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, delivering high-quality transcripts in a timely manner.
Relevant skills:
- Type at least 50 WPM
- Strong listening and typing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- Proficient in using transcription software
- Ability to proofread your own work
- Ability to follow guidelines and formats
- Ability to take constructive criticism from QC Team and ability to make changes in the time requested.
per-week
10 to 20 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 2 - 3yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$75 - $120 p/hour of material
Skills & Expertise:
Subtitler & Captioner
We seek native English-speaking captioners who can create accurate, synchronous, complete, and properly placed subtitles and captions according to The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) standards. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, delivering high-quality captions.
Relevant skills:
- Strong listening and typing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- Research unknown words and names
- Proficient in using a subtitler software
- Ability to create and make changes to SubRip (.srt) and Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) files
- Ability to proofread your own work
per-week
1 to 10 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 2 - 3yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$50 - $80 per hour of material
Skills & Expertise:
Legal Transcriber
We are seeking native English-speaking Transcribers with knowledge of legal terminology who have excellent listening and typing skills to develop accurate legal transcripts from audio or video files. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, delivering high-quality transcripts in a timely manner.
Relevant skills:
- Type at least 50 WPM
- Strong listening and typing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- Proficient in using transcription software
- Ability to apply AAERT rules
- Ability to proofread your own work
- Ability to follow guidelines and formats
- Ability to take constructive criticism from QC Team and ability to make changes in the time requested.
per-week
1 to 5 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 2 - 3yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$75 - $120 p/hour of material
Skills & Expertise:
Transcriptor General en español / Traductor
Estamos buscando transcriptores y traductores nativos de español (de inglés a español y viceversa) que puedan producir transcripciones y traducciones de alto nivel.
Habilidades relevantes:
- Excelente dominio de ambos idiomas ( español e inglés.)
- Tipear al menos 50 ppm.
- Ser detallista
- Habilidad para trabajar de manera independiente
- Conocimiento de software de transcripción
- Revisar el propio trabajo
- Habilidad para seguir guías y formatos
- Habilidad para recibir críticas constructivas de parte del equipo de QC y realizar correcciones
per-week
5 to 10 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 1 - 2yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$66 - $150 p/hour of material
Habilidades especiales
As-Broadcast List Transcriber
We seek native English-speaking As-Broadcast Transcribers with special attention to detail to build scripts that match the edited final version of a program. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and spot on dialogue accuracy to deliver high-quality transcripts in a timely manner.
Relevant skills:
- Type at least 75 WPM
- Strong listening and typing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- Proficient in using a transcription software
- Ability to insert timecodes
- Ability to proofread your own work
- Ability to follow guidelines and formats
- Ability to take constructive criticism from QC Team and ability to make changes in the time requested.
per-week
5 to 10 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 2 - 3yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
75 - $120 p/hour of material
Skills & Expertise:
Combined Continuity and Spotting List Transcriber
We are seeking native English-speaking CCSLs Transcribers with special attention to detail to build scripts containing all the audiovisual aspects of a video (movie or series) described in the order of which they appear in the final presentation. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and spot on dialogue accuracy to deliver high-quality transcripts in a timely manner.
Relevant skills:
- Type at least 75 WPM
- Strong listening and typing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Special dedication to note technical information
- Spot on dialogue accuracy
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- Proficient in using a transcription software
- Ability to insert timecodes (including frames)
- Ability to proofread your own work
- Ability to follow guidelines and formats
- Ability to take constructive criticism from QC Team and ability to make changes in the time requested.
per-week
5 to 10 hrs p/week
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Experienced Level 3 - 5yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$330 - $360 p/hour of material
Skills & Expertise
Dialogue List Transcriber
We are seeking native English-speaking Dialogue List Transcribers with great dialogue accuracy to build scripts that match the edited final version of a program. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and spot on dialogue accuracy to deliver high-quality transcripts in a timely manner.
Relevant skills:
- Type at least 75 WPM
- Strong listening and typing abilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Time management
- Proficient in using a transcription software
- Ability to insert timecodes
- Ability to proofread your own work
- Ability to follow guidelines and formats
- Ability to take constructive criticism from QC Team and ability to make changes in the time requested.
per-week
5 to 10 hrs p/week
left
Experienced Level 2- 3yrs
length
Independent contractor position.
time
$60 - $90 p/hour of material
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Who are we looking to hire?
How to get started?
Frequently asked questions:
01.What is transcription?
Transcription writes or prints the representation of audio into a document or text file.
02. What does this job entail?
As a transcription freelancer at D.T., you’ll be assigned work based on the time you request on our scheduler. We’ll send you a notification via email when the audio/video files are ready for transcribing. You will transcribe the files you are assigned once you log in to the assignment directory folder. The media content, style, subject, pay rate, and due date will all be listed upfront so you can decide whether it’s a good fit for you.
03. What experience or skills do I need?
We welcome professionals, as well as novice and beginner transcriptionists. It would help if you had typing skills of at least 60 wpm, excellent listening skills, a vital mastery of English, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
04. What equipment do I need to get started?
You should have a dependable computer with internet. A transcription software such as Express Scribe. A pair of good headphones. A foot pedal is not require but we highly recommend you have one (Infinity USB Foot pedal)
05. Do you provide training?
Yes. We provide transcription training videos, style guides, a procedure document, and as many practice jobs as you request. Also, we provide constructive feedback from our many experienced transcriptionists after you complete an assignment. Feel free to ask our Q.C. team any questions, but we ask you to carefully read our Style Guides and take your time when learning. Your success is our success!
06.Can I apply if I do not live in the US?
To apply as a Transcriptionist, you must reside within the United States, Canada, or native-speaking English Countries. However, we will consider candidates from outside the United States and Canada for Subtitling/Captioner and Translation who are bilingual.
07. How do I get started with Daily Transcription?
Click on the link below each role you’re interested in. You will be taken to a career form. Complete the career form and upload your resume.
08. How do I get paid?
Furthermore, D.T. pays weekly by check only unless you are outside the U.S. or Canada, then other payment arrangements can be made.
09. Is there an age requirement?
Yes, you must be 18 (eighteen) or older.
10. Does it cost money to apply at Daily Transcription?
No, We have no fees to apply or to start working at D.T.
11. How do taxes work?
Our transcribers, captioners, and translators are 1099 independent contractors (IC). We do not withhold taxes from your earnings. Moreover, when onboarding, you will be required to complete a W-9 or W-8, and you will receive 1099 at the end of the year for tax purposes. Taxes will not take from your check. Therefore, you are responsible for all your with-holdings at the end of the year. We cannot give you advice on how to handle your taxes. However, you should consult a tax accountant or contact the IRS or local state tax agency to see your responsibilities as a 1099 contractor.
12. Will I be guaranteed a position if I enroll in one of the courses?
Please note that purchasing and completing one of our courses does not guarantee employment with Daily Transcription or with any other company. What the course does provide is structured training, practice tools, and industry knowledge that can help you improve your skills and better prepare for transcription opportunities wherever you choose to apply.