English Transcriber (Remote, Freelance/Full-Time/Part-Time)

Mashreq Bank; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable financial institution in South Africa is seeking detail-oriented English Transcribers for a remote position. The role involves accurately converting audio and video content into text, requiring excellent grammar, strong listening skills, and fast typing. This flexible opportunity is suitable for freelancers, students, and professionals. Competitive pay and skill development provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay per audio minute/hour

Flexible work-from-home opportunity

Training and skill development

Qualifications

• Strong grammar and punctuation skills.
• Ability to transcribe audio with various accents.
• Experience with verbatim, non-verbatim, or legal/medical transcription is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Listen to audio and video recordings and convert them into accurate text.
• Ensure proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar in transcriptions.
• Meet tight deadlines with high transcription accuracy.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent listening skills

Typing speed of at least 50-70 WPM

Attention to detail

Familiarity with transcription tools

Tools

Express Scribe

Otter.ai

Descript

Job description

We are seeking detail-oriented and experienced English Transcribers to join our team. As a transcriber, you will be responsible for accurately converting audio and video content into written text. The role requires strong listening skills, excellent grammar, and fast typing speed.

This is a remote, flexible opportunity suitable for freelancers, students, or professionals looking for a work-from-home job. Whether you have prior experience in transcription or are eager to develop your skills, we welcome your application!

Key Responsibilities

• Listen to audio and video recordings and convert them into accurate, well-formatted text.
• Ensure proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar in transcriptions.
• Follow client-specific style guidelines and formatting requirements.
• Identify speaker changes, background noise, and unclear speech appropriately.
• Conduct basic research to verify technical terms, names, and industry-specific terminology.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining high transcription accuracy.
• Edit and proofread transcriptions to ensure quality and readability.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Fluent in English (spoken and written) with strong grammar and punctuation skills.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to transcribe audio with various accents and speech patterns.
• Typing speed of at least 50-70 words per minute (WPM) with high accuracy.
• Familiarity with transcription tools and software (e.g., Express Scribe, Otter.ai, Descript, or similar).
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to distinguish subtle language nuances.
• Experience with verbatim, non-verbatim, or legal/medical transcription is a plus but not required.

Experience

• Entry-level to experienced transcribers are welcome to apply.
• Prior transcription experience in media, legal, medical, or corporate sectors is a plus.

Working Hours

• Flexible work schedule (freelance, part-time, or full-time options).
• Ability to choose projects based on availability.
• Work from anywhere with a stable internet connection.

Benefits

• Competitive pay per audio minute/hour.
• Flexible work-from-home opportunity with self-paced work.
• Training and skill development for beginners.
• Gain experience with various industries and transcription styles.
• Potential for long-term collaboration with consistent work.

Why Join Us?

• Work on diverse and interesting projects across industries.
• Enjoy the freedom of remote work and flexible scheduling.
• Enhance your listening, writing, and linguistic skills.
• Collaborate with a supportive and professional team.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your resume, a short cover letter, and a sample transcription (if available) to us.