Writer / Copywriter request

GL 2014/1/5 Freelance Transcription - Write from Audio

Global Lingo, one of the world’s fastest growing language service providers, is seeking freelance transcribers and minute-takers to support its English Writing Division. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing international team of writing experts with a shared passion for perfection in execution and style. Freelance writers can be located anywhere in the world. With our offices in the UK, Europe and Singapore, Global Lingo works around the clock. So, wherever you are, we can use your assistance. Here’s what’s on offer: As a Global Lingo freelance writer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our work in one or more of the following ways: • Transcription – typing the content of audio files to create a clearly written script of all dialogue • Minute-taking (from home) – remotely attending corporate and HR meetings, taking notes of the proceedings and then crafting final minutes documents • Minute-taking (attendance) – physically attending corporate and HR meetings, taking notes and then finalising a well-crafted minutes document Whether you participate in all or one of the above service offerings, we can guarantee that each project you complete for us will allow you to engage in pertinent and often fascinating dialogues. Servicing huge, blue chip multinational corporations, global NGOs and Government, you will be offered the opportunity to craft content for Human Resource Investigations and Hearings (i.e. employee grievances, disciplinary hearings), Corporate Interviews and Events (i.e. research updates, financial results), and Political Speeches and Press Conferences. Do you have perfect written English, an ear for accents and a penchant for researching difficult or unique terminology? If so, get in touch! Global Lingo writers must: • Work exclusively in their mother tongue • Have a degree Bachelor’s level or higher, preferably in English language/literature, Languages or within one of our specialist subjects (i.e. finance, oil & gas, human resources) • Be responsive, with a willingness to work to tight deadlines (usually within 24-48 hours) • Have a strong and reliable internet connection Preferably, Global Lingo writers have experience: • Writing professionally or in a secretarial setting • Researching technical terminology • Engaging with global accents As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a few short transcription and minute-taking exercises, as well as a short registration form. Please send your CV (mentioning our job ID: GL2014/1/5) and short covering letter defining your specialisms and availability when you email through your writing tests.

If interested, please visit the Global Lingo website here for directions on how to apply: http://www.global-lingo.com/jobs/freelance-transcribers-minute-takers/