It’s just as it sounds. For transcribing, you make notes out of a recorded audio or video in the language it was made but for translation, you change from one language to another. Follow the links I give for deals.
#1 – Quicktate
Quicktate is one of the most companies that offer transcription for beginners, and also one of the most respected. Pay ranges from 1/4 to 1/2 cent per word transcribed and pay is via Paypal twice a month. You have to take a test when you sign up and if you do well you should hear back eventually. Also, Quicktate will do a background check on you prior to hiring you due to the sensitive nature of some of the files you may be transcribing. The cost for this is $15.
#2 – Scribie
Scribie, which used to be known by the name of Call Graph, is another option. However, they are also one of the lowest-paying companies on this list, offering only $10 per audio hour. When you apply, you’ll have to take a transcription test before you’re “in.” Scribie pays via Paypal and you only need $1 in your account to cash out, which makes me think this might be a good go-to site when you need some extra cash in a pinch
#3 – TranscribeMe
Many of my readers use this site regularly (when there is work available). They pay $20 an audio hour and signing up is easy. Take a short exam that gets graded automatically (the exam is easy) and if you pass with good enough accuracy, you are in the system and can start transcribing. You only do very short eight to ten second audio files, and they pay every week with Paypal.
#4 – AccuTran Global
AccuTran Global is a legit transcription company that will hire beginners, although you do have to take a skills test first. You work based on a schedule that they provide for you after you tell them when you’re available on a weekly basis. Most of the work involves transcribing financial conference calls. They pay $0.005/word for beginning transcribers on basic audio and up to $0.0066/word for difficult or foreign audio done by senior transcribers. Pay is monthly via check or wire transfer. They are open to the US and Canada.
#5 – Rev
Rev has been around for a few years now and are known for hiring beginners, although their skills test that you must initially take can be difficult to pass. According to the site, some transcribers are able to earn over $200 monthly, making this an option for extra cash. They also offer video captioning work.
#6– Tigerfish
Tigerfish is another well-known transcription company that will consider hire beginners, and they have been around for a long time. They pay 3 to 4 cents per line transcribed and you must download and transcribe some audio files as a test, which will involve downloading the Express Scribe software (free).
#7 – Daily Transcription
This company claims they’re always on the lookout for either skilled or novice transcribers. You can work full- or part-time for this company, and they prefer if you can be “on call” since assignments come and go. They are not able to guarantee you’ll have a set amount of work each week. They require a resume and transcription testing is mandatory for all applicants
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