![]() ![]() Probably the most important things for transcriptionists to understand are the rules of English writing. Familiarity with a broad range of subjects when working as a typist is vital as you will be challenged with a diverse range of topics. If you will be working as a typing contractor for a business such as Bookiwi Transcription Services, having strong general knowledge will be looked upon favourably. Being knowledgeable in the jargon of the field you are transcribing will help you work more efficiently and a create a more accurate transcript. The same applies for if you are working in academic, legal or business fields. For example, if you will be working as a medical transcriptionist, having knowledge of medical terminology will be a great advantage. To be a successful in this role, you need to be knowledgeable in the field you are transcribing. What Background Knowledge Does a Typist Need? An independent typing contractor working for our team receives many benefits including flexible working hours, the ability to work from home and the satisfaction of running their own business. Transcripts are required for these areas to provide an accurate record of what was said.īeing a typist is great career option for people who have a desire for lifelong learning and are determined to produce high quality work. The type of audio files you may encounter range from investigative interviews, business meetings to police interviews. This job entails listening to audio files and converting them into text. Working as a typist can be an exciting career for many people. Australian and New Zealanders who have relocated overseas are encouraged to apply. Be either located in New Zealand or Australia. You must have the ability to take the initiative when searching for information. Even though we provide support, you must be able to comprehend and follow instructions that are given to you. You must possess the ability to ensure that consistency is generated throughout the entire document. Pay meticulous and particular attention to detail. Your computer needs to be password protected.Īttention to detail. You also need to be confident in downloading, installing and setting up new software on your computer and keeping your antivirus and operating systems up to date. This means you need to possess intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word skills. You must be a confident user of information technology. You need to be able to type at least 60wpm min with an accuracy of 97%. You need to be contactable via either Phone/SMS/email/Teams.Ĭomputer literacy. In particular you need to be able to communicate with us in relation to your work, particularly about your ability to meet deadlines. You will take pride and ownership in your work, always striving to produce transcripts of the highest quality possible.Ĭommunication. You will be responsible for your own productivity and invoicing. You need to be able to manage your time appropriately so that you are able to meet our very tight deadlines and balance competing priorities. Active listening while typing and the ability to contextualise are important skills. You need to understand how grammar and punctuation can convey or change a speaker’s intended meaning. You need a highly developed understanding of English grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax. You need to be able to use the internet to research names, addresses and key terms. ![]() Have previous audio transcription experience (or at least be a fast, accurate typist of at least 2 years). You need to have a good ear for audio and be able to understand and transcribe files with poor audio quality, files where the speakers have varied accents and files where multiple speaker identification is required.Įxperience. If you have a broad vocabulary, impeccable grammar, and great typing speeds, then you are just what we need. We are always on the lookout for good, accurate and reliable members to join our team. ![]()
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