Get An Audio Typist Job & Work From Home

With more of us wanting to work from home, genuine working from home opportunities seem few and far between. One area you may not have considered for your career is audio typist job. Let’s have a look at what this role entails and prepare you for applying for one!

What Is An Audio Typist?

In it’s simplest of terms, an audio typist is someone who specialises in typing text as they listen to audio. As you would expect, audio flows quite quickly so the person doing the typing needs to have speed typing skills and the ability to touch type. This is when you do not look at the keyboard when you are typing, you just know where the keys are, allowing you to keep your eyes on the monitor.

The Skills You Need

To qualify for most audio typist jobs you will need to have an excellent understanding of the English language, both spoken and written and have at least a grade C in English GCSE. Your speed of typing will usually have to be at least 65 wpm (words per minute). For working for home audio typist jobs you will require a decent broadband connection as well as a laptop or computer with specific software. You’ll also need headphones so you can properly listen to the audio without being distracted. 

If you work on a freelance basis you’ll have to provide these things yourself. If you are contracted for a company on a work from home basis you’ll likely be given the equipment you need.

Your Application

When you fill in an application for for a job you will need to give your details and your education qualifications. Sometimes as part of your application the company will get you to take a couple of tests to see whether it would be a good match for you. If you are freelance it is a great idea to have a website that you can direct potential clients to so they can see your credentials. Perhaps you will also include examples of your work and client reviews.

When Will You Work?

There are usually different shifts that audio typists are expected to work. This is because of the need for a quick turn around of the job.

• Early morning – file sent to you by 6am – deadline for return, 10am.
• Day shift – file sent to you by 11am (often earlier) – deadline for return, 4pm.  
• Evening shift – file sent to you by 5pm – deadline for return, 6am the following morning.
• Weekend shifts usually have longer deadlines but transcribers can receive up to 120 mins of audio.

How Much Can You Earn?

If you work for a company you will likely be put on a contract with a salary. This could be in the region of £22k. If you are working freelance, you could earn £25 per hour of full transcription audio, £15 for summaries and £10 for remote notes. Of course, in that instance you will be responsible for invoicing.

How does becoming an audio typist sound to you/ if you have the skills, there are jobs out there you can apply for. Or this could be a great way to kickstart your own business from home. Pop your headphones on, listen carefully and type well. You’ve got this!

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