Looking to make a difference and earn extra income from home? CrowdSurf offers flexible, short transcription tasks designed to help make online media more accessible for the deaf, hard of hearing, and non-native English speakers. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, you can log in, transcribe, and get paid—all from your own computer.
What You’ll Do
CrowdSurf freelancers help transcribe and caption short audio and video clips on the CrowdSurfWork platform. These tasks help improve video accessibility for viewers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or learning English as a second language. Tasks are short and easy, making this ideal for freelancers looking for flexible work.
Key Benefits
- Work When You Want: Tasks are available 24/7—you decide when and how often to log in.
- Instant Pay: Get paid quickly through Work Market with options like direct deposit or PayPal.
- Simple Tasks: Most HITs (Human Intelligence Tasks) involve short clips and are beginner-friendly.
- No Interviews or Resumes: Get started with just an application and short assessment—no job history required.
- Make an Impact: Help make online content accessible and inclusive for everyone.
- Growth Opportunities: Show consistency and quality, and you can advance to more complex tasks and higher pay.
Requirements
To get started with CrowdSurf, you’ll need:
- A PC or Mac
- Reliable internet connection
- Basic typing and proofreading skills
- Excellent English reading, writing, and listening ability
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- A positive, team-player attitude
Recommended Tools
- Over-ear headphones (to block out ambient noise)
- Google Chrome browser (for best performance with CrowdSurf HITs)
How to Get Started
- Create a Work Market Account
Go to WorkMarket.com and sign up (choose “Writing and Translation” as your industry). Submit your tax info and set up your preferred payment method. - Apply to CrowdSurf
Once approved on Work Market, request to join the CrowdSurf group. You’ll review their transcription guidelines and complete a brief assessment to qualify. - Start Transcribing on CrowdSurfWork
After passing the assessment, you’ll receive login instructions for the CrowdSurfWork platform. From there, you can start accepting transcription tasks immediately.