Junior Transcriptionist

TransPerfect; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global localization company is seeking a Junior Transcriptionist in Pune, Maharashtra. In this entry-level role, you will handle English dictation and ensure the quality of transcription through proofreading and editing. A Bachelor’s degree and 1-5 years experience in the transcription field are required. The ideal candidate will have a typing speed of 60+ words per minute and strong proficiency in MS Office and transcription software. This position is a contract and plays a vital role in supporting ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of prior experience in the transcription industry.
• Previous typing, dictation, or transcription experience required.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Team Lead to clarify project parameters.
• Coordinate with quality personnel for compliance with instructions.
• Type/edit documents from audio/video files ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Typing speed of 60+ words per minute

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Express Scribe

Job description

The Junior Transcriptionist is responsible for handling and processing primarily English dictation in a timely and functional manner to provide in‑house support to new and ongoing projects. The Junior Transcriptionist should have an excellent command of the English language, first‑class listening skills, and be able to proofread the final product to ensure the quality and accuracy of every project.

DESCRIPTION

• Liaise with Team Lead to clarify project parameters
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the transcription perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect
• Type either from an audio file or video file, or update/revise/correct client provided documents in different formats. Proofread and edit any transcription produced by transcription software and ensure the accuracy of grammar, spelling, or format
• Work on various subtitling/captioning tools, creating and formatting English subtitles according to the specifications
• Research words/concepts/facts: using dictionaries, online dictionaries, or Google
• Data entry: type numbers, names, addresses from the source document or replicating on‑screen text/graphics from source video to an editable format. Format in Microsoft Word (e.g. tables, organizational charts, etc.)
• Proofread and edit external transcription vendor’s work
• Review inaudible portions from external transcription vendor’s work
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Typing speed of 60+ words per minute
• Must possess strong attention to detail

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
• Typically 1-5 years of prior experience in the transcription industry.
• Must have previous typing, dictation, or transcription experience
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Express Scribe, and other similar transcription software

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Writing/Editing and Quality Assurance

Industries

• Translation and Localization
• Technology, Information and Media