English Transcriber (British standards) 

Location: Hilliard, OH

Status: Project Based

Pay: $20 per hour

Benefits: Flexible schedule

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

Productive Playhouse INC is a leader in language acquisition. We are a data-driven company led by creative individuals. Our dedicated employees celebrate a diverse culture of equity, integrity, and compassion. Productive Playhouse is a special place to work, one we are excited to share with you. Encouraging a balanced work and home life, we sincerely value employee well-being. Our forward-thinking and careful observation of cultural experience has driven our teams and defined the Productive Playhouse mission.
 

JOB SUMMARY

Productive Playhouse is seeking English Transcribers to join our transcription team in our Hilliard, Ohio office for project-based work. The task will be to listen to audio files, and type (transcribe) what you hear using British spelling standards. Some labeling of segments is required. Elements transcribed include speech (sometimes frequently overlapping), background noises, and music. No translation is required in this position. The transcription must be completed according to a set of guidelines that you will be provided upon acceptance. The workload is dependent on project needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transcribe all assigned material
• Follow project guidelines
• Meet project deadlines
• Make consistent progress on assigned material

SKILLS

• 35 WPM typing speed preferred
• Strong language skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for punctuation, grammar, and spelling, and an ear for different English-language accents
• Ability to learn and adapt to our client’s style guide and written domain conventions
• Strong research skills for accurate spelling of names, locations, and products
• Ability to meet deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

• US work authorization (the company cannot provide sponsorship)
• Able to commute to our office 
• 18 years of age
• Fluent in English (you will be asked to take a language assessment)
• Familiarity with British spelling standards
• Ability to understand a wide variety of English-speaking accents
• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• Fully vaccinated against COVID, or the ability to provide medical or religious documentation for exemption.

Please note: Due to our client’s strict data security policies, applicants should be aware that personal items, including electronics such as phones and other electronic devices, will not be allowed in the workspace. Any personal items will need to be stored in provided lockers outside of the actual working environment. Employees are able to leave the workspace to use their phones outside the office if needed.

Note: Please be sure to also check your Spam/Junk inbox for responses from our team regarding your application.