Remote Transcriptionist

About This Role

CastingWords is hiring Remote Transcriptionists for its online transcription marketplace. You will work on audio files across a broad range of categories — podcasts, interviews, academic content, and business recordings — picking and completing tasks at your own pace through a simple task-based interface.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Remote Transcriptionist
• Company: CastingWords
• Work Mode: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level
• Salary Range: $12–$18/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-02
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-02

Role Context

CastingWords uses a grading system to route transcription and editing tasks. New workers begin with transcription, and those who demonstrate high accuracy are invited into the editor pool, which pays more per task. Files are self-selected from a live queue, and there are no minimum commitments or reserved shift windows. Workers who grade highly consistently receive access to easier, faster-paying files.

Key Responsibilities

• Select audio files from the CastingWords task queue and transcribe them
• Apply correct punctuation, speaker labels, and paragraph breaks
• Review and self-edit before submission to maintain grade scores
• Return files before per-task deadline without holding unfinished tasks
• Build grade history to unlock editing tasks at higher per-minute rates
• Follow CastingWords transcript style guidelines for all content types

Requirements & Skills

• Strong English writing and grammar skills
• Typing speed of at least 55 WPM
• Computer with headphones and internet access
• Ability to pass CastingWords' entry-level transcription test
• No experience required — grade-based system rewards quality naturally
• Self-motivated with attention to detail

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $12–$18/hr equivalent based on grade tier and volume
• No minimum hours — work when and as much as you choose
• Amazon Payments or PayPal disbursements
• Grading system creates a clear path to higher-paying editing tasks
• Large and diverse file queue for consistent work availability

Who Should Apply

Anyone with strong English skills who wants to earn on their own schedule without any commitments or minimums. CastingWords rewards accuracy and is particularly well-suited to beginners building a transcription track record before applying to higher-pay specialized platforms.

About the Company

CastingWords is one of the oldest online transcription marketplaces, founded in 2005. It processes audio and video files for podcasters, researchers, businesses, and media companies, routing work to a distributed network of transcriptionists and editors across the US.

How to Apply

Apply at castingwords.com/store/transcript-worker.html. Create a worker account and complete the entry test. Registration is straightforward and most applicants can begin working within 24–48 hours.