Can I Become a Transcriptionist?

A transcriptionist is responsible for listening to a recording and typing what they hear. Generally, the audio is a voice recording, but it could also be music or ambient noise. If you are interested in being a transcriptionist, you can learn more at the International Association of Transcribers and Editors (IATE) website by clicking here.

Please see the following link where an article provides more information on IATE: https://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/can-transcriptionist/.

Here are some other resources for aspiring transcriptionsists to consider: 

International Association of Transcribers and Editors (IATE) Website - https://iate-us.org/resources/

How to Become a Transcriptionist - https://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/how-become-transcribers

Accredited Writers Manual for VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) Audio - https://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/accredited%20writers%20manual%20for%20voip%20audio.pdf

University of the Arts' Online Video Training Course for Audio Transcription - https://www.arts.edu/online-transcription-training/

Please see the following for more information: 

Company Website - http://www.sunscreeno.com/

Company Website - http://www.gettyimages.com/

Company Website - https://ourhealthvoice.com/

Company Website - http://www.proz.com/index.html

Certification Requirements - a few jobs require a certification, but this is optional and not a requirement of most companies (although one can think of it as a good way to start): 

International Association of Transcribers and Editors (IATE) Website - https://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/what-become-certified.

How to Become a Certified Professional Transcriber - https://iate-us.org/resources/media/media_articles_view.aspx?c=103&id=2&url=1

Please see the following links for more information: 

Company Website - https://www.myvoice123.com/

Company Website - http://www.prozblog.com/

Company Website - http://www.gettyimages.com/

Company Website - https://ourhealthvoice.com/

Company Website - http://www.prozblog.com/

Company Website - https://www.transcribeitnow.com/

Company Website - http://www.gettyimages.com/

Company Website - https://ourhealthvoice.com/

"Accredited Writers Manual for VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) Audio" (PDF format) - this document provides the information a transcriptionist needs to become an accredited VOIP Audio transcriber with the Electronic Transaction Association (ETA).

In order to be an accredited VOIP Audio transcriber with the ETA, you will have to have a recording of neutral speech over the telephone line. This must be a recording that is in a format where it can be used for transcription. It does not necessarily have to be an actual telephone call. The transcriptionist simply needs to listen and type what they hear.

You can learn more about this at the International Association of Transcribers and Editors (IATE) website by clicking here: https://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/accredited%20writers%20manual%20for%20voip%20audio.pdf

Please see the following links for more information on this document: 

Company Website - http://www.sunscreeno.com/

Company Website - http://www.gettyimages.com/

Company Website - https://ourhealthvoice.com/

http://www.iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/how-become-transcribers

http://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/accredited%20writers%20manual%20for%20voip%20audio.pdf

https://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/how-become-certified.

https://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/what-become-certified

http://iate-us.org/resources/media/media_articles_view.aspx?c=103&id=2&url=1

http://iate-us.org/resources/media/media_articles_view.aspx?c=103&id=3&url=1

International Association of Transcribers and Editors (IATE) Website - https://iate-us.org/.

IATE Training Manuals - the transcriptionist who has completed training with IATE can obtain a copy of the Manual by completing this form. The transcriptionist is then responsible for uploading the training manual to their account on the IATE website: https://iate-us.org/resources/member-articles/apply-for-iate-course.

Accredited Writers Manual for VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) Audio 

"How to Become a Certified Professional Transcriber" video - this video provides an overview of becoming an accredited VOIP Audio transcriber with the Electronic Transaction Association (ETA). A transcript of the video is available from IATE here: http://iate-us.org/resources/media/media_articles_view.aspx?c=103&id=6&url=1

Please see the following link for more information on this document:

Company Website - http://www.sunscreeno.com/

Company Website - https://www.ourhealthvoice.com/

Company Website - http://www.gettyimages.com/

Company Website - https://ourhealthvoice.com/

Company Website - http://www.prozblog.com/

Company Website - https://iate-us.org/.

Conclusion - Transcripts that are created by not certified or accredited transcriptionists or in a language other than the one in which the recording was made should be avoided.

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One can make an average of $75 per hour as a transcriber. The number of hours usually work out to about two hours for each audio file. 

This is much higher than typical pay for typing jobs, but that's because you need special skills to transcribe spoken language accurately. 

Transcribing requires a trained ear and listening ability along with spelling and computer-related skills.