1. French Transcriptionist
Work at Home / Remote: Full or part-time. Experience required. Our remote transcriptionists work via Internet, using their own transcription software and hardware.
Major Responsibilities:
• Produces professional verbatim transcripts of witness statements, interviews, telephone conversations and audio recording.
Personal Qualities
• The ability to work independently and prioritize duties.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Skills
• Fast and accurate verbatim transcription skills.
• Transcribing of lengthy documents in a fast and efficient manner.
• Superior spelling, grammar, punctuation, editing and writing skills.
• Sophisticated (advanced level) French language skills with demonstrated ability to discern idioms, and inflexions.
• Knowledge of word processing spread sheet and related software packages.
• Knowledge of various recording and transcribing systems and equipment, as well as routine maintenance procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Statistical/mathematical abilities an asset.
How to apply: Please refer on the bottom of this page
2. Media Transcriptionist (English)
Major Responsibilities:
• To accurately interpret and transcribe raw footage as per Industry standards.
Skills
• Good listening and comprehension skills to convert speech to text, with excellent skills in written English: e.g. grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling. Please specify if you can transcribe in French
• Should posess excellent transcribing skill for A-roll and B-roll along with time code. Knowledge of Film industry terminology.
• Typing speed 80+ wpm, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented, with good fact-checking skills.
• High Speed Internet is a must. Should have all the necessary transcription hardware and software.
• Should be able to work from our Head office in Etobicoke or Work from Home
Qualifications: (Preferred)
• Diploma or certificate in Film production preferred
• 1-2 years Media Transcription experience required
How to apply
Kindly email mazhar [at] torontotranscription.com with your one page resume. A very short cover letter as an email message and subject as ‘Position for you applied for’ Prospective candidate will undergo 2-3 hour for transcription test.
We hire only if you have footpedal and transcription software and 80+wpm
No phone call enquires please. Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration. We thank you for your interest.