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English Language Specialist (Transcription)

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Fully RemoteEngineeringAustralia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States

Salary

$240–$360

Posted

2h ago

Source

himalayas

English Language SpecialistEnglish Audio Transcription SpecialistTranscription SpecialistAudio Transcription Specialist

Job Title: English Language Specialist (Transcription)

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Transcribe English audio files with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
  2. Review and refine machine-generated transcripts, correcting errors in spelling, grammar, and context.
  3. Add relevant metadata tags and annotations to transcripts to enhance data quality.
  4. Ensure all transcriptions meet strict quality standards and client formatting guidelines.
  5. Collaborate with the customer's team to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in source material.
  6. Handle sensitive or confidential content with discretion and professionalism.
  7. Maintain organized records of completed assignments and contribute to process improvements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  1. Fluent proficiency in English, with exceptional grasp of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  2. Extensive experience in transcription and captioning of English audio content.
  3. Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating care and precision in every task.
  4. High attention to detail, especially when reviewing and correcting machine-generated transcripts.
  5. Proficient in annotating and tagging metadata for language data sets.
  6. Excellent time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a remote work environment.
  7. Comfort working independently while being responsive to feedback and updates from the customer’s team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Prior experience working with AI, speech recognition, or machine learning projects.
  2. Background in linguistics, English, or related language studies.
  3. Familiarity with industry-leading transcription tools and platforms.

Salary in context

This salary range is below the typical band for remote Engineering roles — comparable roles on RemoteTide top out closer to $150k.

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