Rev

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What Rev’s own pages say, checked by us. Advertised rates are not verified earnings, and an application link does not mean paid tasks are available.

ApplicationsCompany-stated

Apply at rev.com/freelancers by choosing a role: transcriptionist, captioner, subtitle translator or legal transcriptionist. Rev says it currently has a waitlist because of high application volume, but you can still apply.

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Country eligibilityCompany-stated

For transcription and captioning, Rev accepts freelancers only from Australia, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK and the US (excluding California). You must be physically located there and have ID from an approved location. Subtitling may follow a different list.

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Advertised payCompany-stated

Rev pays per audio or video minute, not per hour worked: $0.40 to $1.10 for transcription, $0.54 to $1.10 for captions, $0.55 to $2.00+ for legal transcription and $1.70 to $4.00+ for subtitle translation. Hourly earnings depend on your speed and the files you take.

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Getting paidCompany-stated

Freelancers are paid weekly via PayPal for all approved work.

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RequirementsCompany-stated

You must be 18 or older and have a computer, reliable internet and strong English. Subtitle translators also need strong target-language skills and previous translation experience.

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Assessments and unpaid timeNot fully confirmed

Applicants take a short English and grammar assessment and submit a transcription, caption or translation sample. Rev does not say whether these steps are paid.

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Available workCompany-stated

Rev activates new freelancers based on available projects, and not everyone who applies is selected. Applications are kept for six months, and Rev cannot answer questions about status or wait times.

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About Rev

Rev hires freelancers to transcribe, caption and subtitle audio and video files, paid per media minute.

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