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Way With Words is a transcription sub-contractor carrying out work for several transcription companies around the world.  based in London, Seattle and Cape Town, and maintain a network of home-based transcribers (independent contractors) spread across various countries.

Types of material transcribed include radio and TV programmes, market research interviews, legal and medical transcription, meetings, songs, and various others.

You must have an excellent command of English.  Being a native speaker of English does not by any means imply that your standard is adequate. For example, you should have a vocabulary wide enough to read and understand a classic Dickens novel comfortably. You should be aware of the rules of English punctuation, for example regarding apostrophes.

You must be familiar with word processing and computers in general, although no in-depth expertise is required.

You should be a reasonably fast typist, e.g. minimum 50 words per minute. If you are not, it will not be worth you doing this work. You should be able to transcribe an hour of clear recording in four hours or less.

Independent contractors must have a home computer with an Internet connection and Microsoft Word. You are responsible for maintaining your computer. We do not reimburse typists for work lost due to computer problems. You are not required to have, or purchase, any other equipment such as foot pedals or dictaphones.

You may choose for yourself which hours of the day you work, but you need to be able to commit to at least 20 hours of work per week, and preferably more. It will not be possible for you to do another full-time job and work for Way With Words in the evenings or at weekends.

Online test has to be taken.

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