Are you looking for work at home captioning jobs for beginners? This can sometimes be tricky to find because most captioning companies do prefer people with past training and experience.
I did some digging around this morning and found four work at home captioning jobs that are more entry-level. So if you’re someone who would like to get started as a remote captioner but without any past experience, you’re in luck!
What is a Captioner?
If you are unfamiliar with captioning, it’s pretty similar to transcription.
As a captioner, you are usually adding subtitles, words, and descriptions of music and atmosphere to video so that they are more accessible to non-hearing viewers.
As a transcriber, you’re usually listening strictly to audio files and typing out the speech you hear exactly.
Rev gives a pretty good breakdown of what you do as a captioner and how that differs from basic transcription work here.
How Much Do Captioners Earn?
According to Glassdoor, most captioners in the United States earn between $41K and $71K per year.
However, keep in mind that because the companies I’m about to list for you are more entry-level, you may not earn that much working for them.
In almost all work from home industries, jobs requiring more past experience will pay more than entry-level work.
4 Entry-Level Work at Home Captioning Jobs
Here is your list of the four work from home captioning jobs for beginners that I found for you. Good luck if you apply for any of these!
1 – Speechpad
Speechpad is hiring freelance captioners to work remotely.
You’ll transcribe video content and later review automated captioning for accuracy and timing. As you gain experience, you can qualify for higher-paying roles, including premium captioning and reviewer jobs.
Requirements:
- Prior transcription experience (Speechpad experience preferred)
- Passing relevant captioning qualification tests
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to style guides
No special software is required—just a computer, internet, and headphones (a foot pedal is optional and recommended for Windows users).
Pay varies by project. Work is flexible and available through Speechpad’s online job board.
Go here to apply.
2 – 3 Play Media
3Play Media is hiring contract transcriptionists to work remotely in English. Some of the work you do may be voice writing / captioning.
You’ll transcribe and edit audio using their proprietary online software. The work requires strong attention to detail, fast turnaround, and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
Requirements:
- Excellent written communication and grammar skills
- Strong internet research abilities
- Ability to manage projects independently
- Must be at least 18 years old
Apply now if you’re interested.
3 – Happy Scribe
Happy Scribe has occasional openings for remote subtitlers. They are open worldwide.
There are no set hours with Happy Scribe. You can work whenever you want as long as you meet the deadlines for the files you choose.
According to the Happy Scribe website, most subtitlers earn 450 € monthly with the most active subtitlers earning 3,000 €. It will depend on how active you are and also how much work they have available.
You don’t need past experience, but they require you take their assessment test before considering you for work.
Go here to learn more and apply at Happy Scribe.
4 – Rev
Rev is sometimes hiring freelance captioners to wok from home. At this time, there is a wait list, but you can still get your application in.
They are open to the US (excluding California unfortunately), Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
According to the Rev website, the average captioner earns $240 a month with the top, most active workers earn an average of $1570 a month.
To begin accepting work, you must first take and pass a grammar quiz and submit a captioning sample to demonstrate your English language and grammar skills.
Go here for more details and to apply as a captioner with Rev.
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Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 14 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.