Cantonese Transcription Expert
micro1 · 100% remote · Contract · Posted
- Pay
- $20–35/hr
- Location
- Worldwide
- Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Hours
- Flexible
- Opening
- 1
- Level
- Experienced
Summary
Transcribe and annotate Cantonese and English audio for AI training. Refine automatic transcripts and deliver accurate, time-stamped text that follows project standards.
What you'll do
- Transcribe and annotate Cantonese and English audio.
- Review and refine automatic transcriptions.
- Correct errors involving accents, language nuances, and context.
- Deliver time-stamped transcripts with required formatting.
- Resolve unclear content with project leads.
- Provide linguistic insights.
- Submit work within project timelines.
Requirements
- Native Cantonese proficiency and comprehension of regional variations.
- Professional transcription experience preferred, particularly with Cantonese and English.
- Strong attention to detail and linguistic accuracy.
- Proficiency with transcription and audio playback tools.
- Ability to type traditional and simplified Chinese.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage remote assignments independently.
Skills
- Audio Transcription
- Attention to Details
- AI Training
Full description
Role Title: Cantonese Transcription Expert
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Cantonese Transcription Experts to contribute to a customer’s project focused on professional-level transcription and AI advancement. 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. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Transcribe and annotate audio recordings in Cantonese and English with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
- Review and refine automatic transcriptions, ensuring alignment with linguistic and project guidelines.
- Identify and correct language nuances, speaker accents, and contextual cues within audio samples.
- Deliver clean, time-stamped transcripts that meet specified formatting and quality standards.
- Collaborate with project leads to resolve transcription ambiguities and clarify unclear content.
- Contribute linguistic insights to improve AI training data and model performance.
- Submit deliverables according to established project timelines and milestones.
Preferred Qualifications
- Native proficiency in Cantonese, with strong comprehension of regional dialectal variations.
- Demonstrated experience in professional audio transcription, particularly with Cantonese and English content.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and linguistic sensitivity.
- Proficiency with transcription tools, audio playback software, and typing in both traditional and simplified Chinese.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and completeness.
- Experience reviewing or annotating linguistic data for technology, media, or research projects (a plus).
- Ability to work independently, manage assignments, and deliver high-quality results remotely.
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