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Best Online Transcription Jobs For Beginners (7 Companies)

Last Updated on February 14, 2021 by Ngozi

This is a complete list of the best online transcription jobs for beginners (7 companies).

In this in-depth list you’ll learn:

  • How to get a transcription job with no experience
  • The best transcription jobs for beginners
  • How much a beginner transcriptionist makes
  • Lots more

So if you’re ready to find out the best online transcription jobs for beginners (7 companies), this is for you.

Let’s dive right in.

Best online transcription jobs for beginners
Best online transcription jobs for beginners

Best Online Transcription Jobs For Beginners (7 Companies)

What are the best online transcription companies to work for with no experience?

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TRANSCRIBEME

TranscribeMe is a good company for beginning transcriptionists.   The audio files are broken down into 2 to 4-minute audio files making them easier to complete.

Minimum requirement:

  • Must pass typing quiz and analysis of audio files.
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Accurately type out audio files

The pay varies per audio although, the base pay rate is $15 per audio hour. However, the rates can change at any time. The pay rate per hour will depend on speed and accuracy.

The thing to note in the pay rate is the audio hour. You’ll make $15 for an hour of audio that you transcribe. As a beginning transcriptionist, it will likely take over an hour to transcribe one hour’s worth of audio.

There are no minimum or maximum requirements provided that there is work available. 

Go here to apply at TranscribeMe.

QUICKTATE

Quicktate is one of the best online transcription companies that hires a beginning transcriptionist regardless of experience.

A new transcriptionist is required to:

  • take a quiz to test their abilities with spoken and written English
  • Sample subscribing of a demo tape provided

If an applicant passes the test, a background check that costs $15 is required before getting transcription jobs. 

The pay is low compared to other companies. However, this is a good company for a beginning transcriptionist to gain experience in transcribing.

Go here to apply at Quicktate.

DAILY TRANSCRIPTION

According to the Daily transcription (DT) website, they provide transcription services, translation, script, and caption services for their customers.

A transcriptionist needs to:

  • Type at 50 words per minute
  • Excellent listening skills
  • A mastery of English
  • Ability to meet deadlines.

One thing I like about this company is that they have transcription jobs in over 30 languages.  This provides an opportunity for those with a second language to transcribe in other languages.

Another advantage of this company is that they provide transcription training videos, style guides, a procedure document, and practice jobs.

DT boasts of higher pay rates than their competitors.  They pay a starting rate of $0.75 – $0.85 per audio minute. 

Click here to apply at Daily Transcription.

REV

A quiz to demonstrate a strong grasp of the English language and grammar skills is required.

A transcription sample is required and reviewed to determine that it meets customer expectations.

Requirements:

  • Listen to audio and video
  • Accurately type what is being said
  • Label speakers

The range of pay is $0.30 to $1.10 per audio/video minute.

Those that type fast earn $8 to $15 per hour and slower typists earn less. However, as a beginning transcriptionist, the more work is completed, the more experience gained and the potential to increase the average hourly pay.

Click here to apply to Rev.

ACCUTRAN GLOBAL

Accutran Global only hires from the United States and Canada. This is a great work from home opportunity.

To work for AccuTran Global as a Transcriptionist, you must commit to working at least three hours daily.

A minimum of 70 words per minute of transcription speed is required. Applicants are advised to stop if the minimum requirement is not met.

A typing and punctuation test is also required.

AccuTran pays from $.004 to $.0055 per audio minute, depending on the assignment. 

You can apply for a job with Accutran Global here.

SCRIBIE

To work with Scribie, you have to take a test and get certified as a transcriber for their company. Once certified, a transcriptionist will receive payments for the files transcribed on an audio hour basis.

You’ll receive short files, 10 minutes or less to transcribe. Scribie pays anywhere from $5 to $25 per audio hour. According to their website, the payment for a 6 minute file can vary from $0.5 to $2.00.

An added incentive is a monthly bonus of $5 for every 3 hours completed each month.

There is a 2 hour turnaround time for each assignment. The ability to adhere to the time frame is a plus to work for this company.

You can apply for a job with Scribie here.

GOTRANSCRIPT

To begin, signup, study the guidelines and take the test.  It will take between 30 – 60 days to get your results (through email). Once you’re accepted, login into the job page listing and select from available jobs. 

They pay up to $0.60 per audio or video minute with an average monthly earning of $150 per month. There is a top earning potential of $1,215 per month.

An added bonus is that they offer transcription services in English and 50 other languages.  If you are multi lingual, you can sign up to transcribe in those languages.

This will not provide a full-time income by itself, but here a few other ways to make extra money.

You can apply for a job with Gotranscript here.

Best Online Transcription Jobs For Beginners (7 companies)

If you want to earn pocket money and not necessarily earn a full time income, transcription sites are fine. However, if you eventually want to earn a full-time income as a transcriptionist, use transcription sites to get more experience.

With enough experience under your belt, work directly with clients rather than a third party.  Freelance platforms like Fiverr and Upwork connects businesses with freelancers.  On these platforms, you are able to list your services at your own rate.

Keep in mind that rates will vary depending on the client.

Are Online Transcription Jobs Worth It?

Yes, transcription jobs are worth it.   As with any other job, there are pros and cons.

Pros:

  • Work from home
  • Flexible work hours
  • Unlimited earning potential

Cons:

  • Low pay with no experience
  • Strong Competition
  • Can be time-consuming

Due to the internet age, there’s a demand for transcribers from YouTube, podcasts, medical, legal, and lots more. Although the work is available, the pay is relatively low starting out. 

However, once you gain more experience, you can get higher-paying jobs.

Overall, online transcription jobs are worth it even for a beginner.

Conclusion

Now I’d like to hear from you.

Did I miss anything?

Which company from today’s post are you going to try first?

Or maybe I didn’t mention one of the companies you’ve used or are using.

Either way, let me know by leaving a comment below right now.

Best online transcription jobs for beginners

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About Ngozi

Hi there! I'm Ngozi, and I'm passionate about helping women pay off their debt, save for their future, and start a side hustle that has the potential of turning into a full-time income. In other words, I know my stuff when it comes to money.

I know what it takes to make your finances work for you and help others do the same. So if you want to learn how to do the same (or even better), then you've come to the right place.

Comments

  1. Mira ANAMAE says

    February 12, 2021 at

    Well-written post, Ngozi! I’d consider transcription sometime soon.

    • Ngozi says

      February 13, 2021 at

      Mira, I am glad you enjoyed the post. I will give an update of my experience in a couple of months.

  2. Charles Wyatt says

    February 13, 2021 at

    This was an interesting topic, a well written and helpful post, for getting transcription jobs. You have compiled a list that has very useful information. I do have one question. Do you need special software on your computer to do this type of work?
    Thanks for taking the time to share with us this amazing post that offer great suggestions for transcription jobs for beginners.

    • Ngozi says

      February 13, 2021 at

      Charles, I am glad you enjoyed the post. There are free and paid software available for download. You should also consider purchasing a foot pedal and a headset.

      • Charles Wyatt says

        February 13, 2021 at

        Thanks Ngozi.

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