Fast and accurate typing skills, of course.
Good listening skills, especially when transcribing audio files.
Outstanding grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.
Basic knowledge of using a computer. You may have to troubleshoot technical issues, upload files or install new software
Companies that will easy hire you if you do have the typing skills.
1. Rev.com allows freelancers to earn money by captioning videos, tv shows and movies. I have heard many great things about this company from lots of happy workers. The job is very flexible and laid back with no prior experience required. As far as pay goes, most workers seem to average around $200 per month. No special equipment is needed. Open to everyone worldwide.
2. AcuTran Global – is an established company that has been in business since 2002. This company offers part-time transcription jobs from home. You must speak excellent English. This company pays via Paypal or check.
3. Casting Words – offers online transcription jobs for newbies. Workers can expect to make around $1.20 per audio minute for a terrible audio sound and around $0.60 per audio minute for a good quality sound.
4. Transcription Hub – hires online Transcribers and Reviewers with no prior experience. The pay is based upon the amount of work you complete. A Paypal account is needed to receive payments.
5. Smart Crowd –formerly known as Virtual Bee, offers data entry jobs to freelancers. There is an extensive three-part test you must pass before getting accepted. Virtual Bee pays around $0.20 – $0.80 per keystroke, depending on your typing speed. No special skills are required to get started. Pays via Paypal.
6. Transcribe Me – is always accepting beginner typists with no experience. This site is open to members worldwide with excellent English skills. Transcribe Me pays around $20 an audio hour via Paypal.
7. SigTrack – is a company that hires data entry keyers to process voters’ petitions. This is a seasonal job for US residents only. Sigtrack pays around $03.7 cents per piece you enter. Payments are sent out every Wednesday via Paypal.
8. Speechpad – is a great transcription company for newbies. Transcribers are able to earn money by typing out the content they hear in short audio clips and video snippets. Speechpad pays around $0.40 – $0.50 per audio minute. Payments are sent out every two weeks via Paypal.
9. Scribie – is another great opportunity for typists to earn money working from home. The job is very flexible and allows you to work at your own pace. Scribie pays around $10 per audio hour. There is no minimum amount needed to cash out through Paypal.
10. Go Transcript is a growing company that’s hiring Freelance Transcribers to work from home worldwide. The pay is$0.60 per audio minute.
