Cantonese Transcriber

Cantonese Transcriber
Location: Remote
Status: Project Based (Contract)
Compensation: USD $2.40 per audio minute transcribed
Benefits: Flexible schedule, work from home
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Productive Playhouse Inc. (PPH) is a global data company. From our start, forward thinking in language acquisition and carefully observed cultural experience have defined the Productive Playhouse mission and driven our teams.
Our growth into a full-service data company began in 2011 and has expanded rapidly over the last decade. PPH currently offers our clients a wide range of data services including transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and sensitive and diversity-focused data handling, with additional services being added continuously.
JOB SUMMARY
The current transcription project involves research for talk-to-text technology and transcribing audio in our online database. The task will be to listen to audio files, and type (transcribe) what you hear. Some labeling of segments is required. The transcription must be completed according to a set of guidelines that you will be provided upon acceptance.
Transcribers will be assigned tasks of varying sizes (minutes) and paid per minute of audio transcribed. The workload is dependent on project needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Transcribe all assigned audio files

Follow project guidelines

Meet project deadlines

Make consistent progress on assigned audio files

Communicate with project managers in a timely and effective manner

Communicate in English with project managers via email (verbal communication is not required)

SKILLS

Typing

Computer/ Internet skills

Web search skills

A good command of English is preferred

Responsiveness to email

Ability to meet deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

Native-level (C2) proficiency in the required language Cantonese, including the ability to read and write. If you do not possess these characteristics, but wish to be considered for other roles, please submit your inquiry via our

. * Solid grammar/ orthography and punctuation. You will be required to take a test.

High-speed internet access

Access to e-mail

Please note, the pay rate are in US dollars and payment will be made in US dollars. The amount in local currency will vary according to exchange rates.
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