Typist Job Description Template

Job title

Typist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable typist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will type documents, format reports and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Type documents
• Format reports
• Proofread
• Transcribe recordings
• Manage templates
• Merge mailings
• Keep files organized
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of fast typing and word processing
• Accuracy and focus
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Microsoft Office Specialist
• Typing speed certificate
• Transcription certificate
• Experience with microsoft Word

Skills

• Document formatting
• Proofreading
• Transcription
• Mail merge
• Reliability
• Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Typists work in offices and sometimes remotely. Full or part time, business hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.