Employer: FedWriters
Job Summary:
Do you have experience transcribing audio files? Are you a fast and accurate typist? We’re looking for a transcriptionist to join our team.
The purpose of this position is to provide transcription services to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, Asylum Division Headquarters (HQASM). While the audio recordings may contain foreign spoken languages, the transcriptionist shall be responsible for transcribing the spoken English portions only.
The ideal candidate will have experience transcribing audio/video (such as interviews) and will have prior experience with USCIS or bank/court matters. If you have experience transcribing audio files and are a fast and accurate typist, we’d love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities Include:
- Typing, editing, and correcting all transcriptions in accordance with directions
- Providing typed transcripts of audio and video interview recordings that may exceed 3 hours in length
- Annotating time stamps
- Meeting a turnaround time of 5 business days
- Fulfilling expediting requests when needed
- Following data storage policies and procedures
- Answering any follow-up questions on the transcription (names of speakers, spelling, etc.)
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- English fluency
- Strong grammar skills
- Ability to pass a background check
Desired:
- Prior experience with USCIS
- Prior experience transcribing bank or court recordings
- Knowledgeable of 508 compliance
Work Setting and Environment:
- Work is to be performed remotely
- Monday – Friday, normal business hours, EST
- On-site federal contractors, in federal buildings or on federal lands must comply with CDC guidelines with respect to wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and other public health measures
How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:
FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.
FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!
FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.