Editors review AI- or speech-recognition-generated transcripts against the source audio and make corrections as needed. This may include correcting recognition errors, terminology, punctuation, formatting, speaker identification, and other elements required by the client.

The level and type of editing varies by assignment, and qualified professionals may work with medical or non-medical content.

Opportunities vary based on client needs, available work, qualifications, experience, and other requirements. Athreon periodically works with professionals supporting areas such as:

• Medical and healthcare documentation
• Legal and court transcription
• Law enforcement transcription
• Business and general transcription
• Research and academic transcription
• Interviews and recorded meetings
• AI and speech-recognition transcript editing
• Other specialized documentation

Some assignments may require prior experience or specialized knowledge in a particular field.

Athreon generally seeks transcriptionists and editors who have completed a transcription training program or have substantial relevant professional experience.

Applicants relying on professional experience in place of formal transcription training should generally be able to demonstrate at least two years of relevant transcription or editing experience.

Certain assignments may have additional requirements based on the subject matter, client, contract, or applicable standards. If you are currently enrolled in a transcription training program and do not yet have qualifying professional experience, we encourage you to complete your training before applying.

Athreon’s transcription and editing opportunities are generally available to qualified professionals in the United States and Canada. Geographic eligibility may vary based on the position, client requirements, data-access restrictions, contractual obligations, and other considerations.

Review the specific opportunity for applicable location requirements.

Athreon does not provide entry-level transcription training.

Applicants should already possess the education, training, or professional experience necessary for the work they are seeking. Depending on your area of interest, professional organizations and recognized training programs can be useful resources for developing transcription and documentation skills.

Athreon may provide account-specific instructions, reference materials, workflow guidance, or other onboarding resources to qualified professionals selected for assignments.

Relevant experience can be valuable, particularly for specialized subject matter, but applicants must also be able to demonstrate the transcription, editing, language, research, and quality skills required for the work.

Requirements can vary by opportunity. Review the qualifications listed for a current opening before applying.

Certification is not required for every Athreon transcription or editing opportunity. Relevant professional certifications, however, can be beneficial and may be preferred or required for certain specialized assignments or client contracts.

For example, credentials from organizations such as the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) may be relevant to certain legal, court, or related transcription work. Other fields may have their own applicable credentials.

Athreon considers a candidate’s overall combination of training, experience, subject-matter knowledge, demonstrated accuracy, and any requirements specific to the assignment.

Athreon works with both employees and independent contractors. The appropriate working relationship depends on factors such as the position, location, nature of the work, client or contract requirements, and applicable laws.

The classification and terms applicable to a particular opportunity will be communicated during the recruiting and selection process.

Background checks may be required because Athreon’s professionals can work with sensitive or confidential information. Additional screening requirements may apply to certain clients or assignments.

Any applicable requirements will be communicated during the recruiting and onboarding process.

Technical requirements vary by workflow and assignment. In general, remote transcriptionists and editors should have:

• A reliable high-speed internet connection
• A secure, dependable computer that meets the requirements of the applicable Athreon platform or client workflow
• A quiet and appropriate home-work environment
• Any required audio equipment or peripherals

A transcription foot pedal may be useful or required for certain workflows. Specific operating-system, software, security, or equipment requirements will be communicated for the applicable opportunity.

Possibly. Depending on the type of work and client requirements, Athreon may provide or direct you to applicable style guides, terminology resources, reference materials, or account-specific instructions.

Transcriptionists and editors are expected to follow the standards applicable to their assigned work.

Turnaround requirements vary by client and assignment. Some work may have standard next-day or multi-day turnaround requirements, while priority assignments may require substantially faster completion.

Specific turnaround expectations are communicated for the accounts or projects to which you are assigned.

Possibly. Athreon serves clients and organizations with diverse speakers, recording environments, terminology, and communication styles.

Strong listening, research, contextual interpretation, and language skills are important for professional transcription and editing. Depending on the workflow, quality assurance resources and feedback may also be available to help professionals meet account requirements.

It varies. The number of clients or accounts available to a transcriptionist or editor depends on qualifications, availability, client volume, specialization, and business needs.

Some professionals may be qualified on multiple accounts, which can provide additional workflow options when work is available.

Yes. Depending on the assignment and workflow, Athreon may provide quality feedback based on internal review, quality assurance processes, or client input.

Feedback helps professionals understand account requirements and maintain the accuracy and consistency expected by Athreon and its clients.

Athreon uses secure technology platforms and workflows to manage transcription and editing assignments. The specific process varies by client and type of work.

Qualified professionals receive instructions for accessing and completing assignments associated with the accounts or projects for which they have been approved.

The availability and volume of work can vary based on client demand and is not guaranteed.

Compensation varies according to the position, work type, assignment, and working relationship. Depending on the opportunity, compensation may be production-based or structured using another applicable method.

Specific compensation information is provided during the recruiting or selection process for the opportunity under consideration.

Payment schedules and methods depend on the applicable position or working relationship. Specific payment information is provided to successful candidates as part of the onboarding or contracting process.

Athreon has worked with speech-to-text and documentation professionals for decades. Our remote opportunities can provide experienced transcriptionists and editors with access to varied assignments across medical and non-medical fields while working from an appropriate home-office environment.

Depending on the opportunity, professionals may benefit from flexible scheduling, quality feedback, specialized assignments, technology-enabled workflows, and opportunities to expand their skills.

Remote transcription and editing require accuracy, reliability, attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. The professionals who succeed with Athreon take pride in producing high-quality documentation and meeting the requirements of the clients they support.

Visit our Current Opportunities page to review available positions and application requirements.

Opportunities change based on business and client needs. If you do not see a suitable opening today, please check back periodically for new opportunities.