The Junior Transcriptionist is responsible for handling and processing, primarily, English dictation in a timely and functional manner to provide in-house support to new and ongoing projects. The Junior Transcriptionist should have an excellent command of the English language, first-class listening skills, and be able to proofread the final product to ensure the quality and accuracy of every project.
Liaise with Team Lead to clarify project parameters
Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the transcription perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect
Type either from an audio file or video file, or update/revise/correct client provided documents in different formats. Proofread and edit any transcription produced by transcription software and ensure the accuracy of grammar, spelling, or format
Work on various subtitling/captioning tools, creating and formatting English subtitles according to the specifications
Research words/concepts/facts: using dictionaries, online dictionaries, or Google.
Data entry: type numbers, names, addresses from the source document or replicating on-screen text/graphics from source video to an editable format Format in Microsoft Word (e.g. tables, organizational charts, etc.)
Proofread and edit external transcription vendor’s work
Review inaudible portions from external transcription vendor’s work
Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor
Required skills:
Typing speed of 60+ words per minute
Must possess strong attention to detail
Required experience and qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
Typically, 1-5 years of prior experience in the transcription industry. Must have previous typing, dictation, or transcription experience
Fluency in English (both written and verbal)
Strong proficiency in MS Office, Express Scribe, and other similar transcription software
DataForce delivers high-quality, multimodal training data and services to power the next generation of AI. From large language models to voice, image, and video generation, DataForce supports AI innovators in tech, life sciences, automotive, and beyond with scalable, secure solutions for development, testing, and safety. Backed by cutting-edge technology and over one million data contributors, DataForce helps ensure AI systems are accurate, adaptable, and ready for real-world deployment.
DataForce is part of TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, with offices in more than 140 cities worldwide. Learn more at www.dataforce.ai.
Contact: dataforce@transperfect.com
