Urdu Transcription Expert

Overview

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Urdu audio and video accurately, including language subtleties.
• Review and improve Urdu transcripts for clarity, consistency and faithfulness to the recording.
• Add metadata and speaker information as the project guidelines require.
• Work remotely with language experts and project managers to answer questions and improve processes.
• Use Urdu grammar, spelling and colloquial-language knowledge to produce polished transcripts.
• Maintain a high standard of written and spoken communication.
• Meet quality standards and submission timelines.

Requirements

• Prior AI experience is not required. The source lists the language and work qualifications below as preferred.

Preferred

• Native or near-native Urdu, with knowledge of regional dialects and current usage.
• Experience with transcription, translation or language annotation, especially Urdu.
• Close attention to detail and a commitment to error-free transcripts.
• Strong written and spoken communication with clear feedback and explanations.
• Knowledge of digital transcription tools and multimedia-management practices.
• Ability to use remote collaboration platforms to coordinate with project participants.
• Adaptability and interest in new language-technology and data-annotation projects.

Engagement and pay

• Remote contractor role.
• Advertised candidate pay: USD 10 to USD 22 per hour.
• Start date, project duration and weekly hours commitment are not stated.

Eligibility

• The full JD does not state a country-of-residence or work-authorization requirement. Language and professional qualifications are listed above.
• Source metadata lists these applicant locations, without saying whether they are exclusive residence restrictions: Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia.