Telugu Transcription Expert

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This is a fully remote position , open to candidates based in Canada.

Pay: $10–$24/hr

Role Title: Telugu Transcription Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are engaging Telugu Transcription Experts to contribute to a high-impact customer project focused on language data excellence. 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. This opportunity emphasizes the value of clear written and verbal communication to ensure seamless collaboration and precise deliverables.

Scope of Work

1. Transcribe audio, video, and text content from Telugu to written format with exceptional accuracy and attention to linguistic detail.
2. Annotate, segment, and label audio data using established guidelines to support AI model development.
3. Review and edit existing Telugu transcriptions for clarity, consistency, and correctness.
4. Provide cultural and contextual insights to enhance the linguistic authenticity of data sets.
5. Collaborate with project stakeholders through effective written and verbal communication channels.
6. Meet project milestones by delivering high-quality, timely transcriptions and annotations.
7. Identify and report language nuances, challenges, or ambiguities encountered during transcription tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Native or near-native proficiency in Telugu, with excellent command of written and spoken language.
2. Demonstrated experience in transcription, annotation, or linguistic data processing (audio, video, or text).
3. Strong attention to detail, with proven skills in proofreading and editing Telugu content.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
5. Familiarity with linguistic annotation tools or transcription platforms is an advantage.
6. Understanding of cultural nuances and regional dialects within Telugu-speaking communities.
7. Capacity to manage deliverables autonomously in a remote, self-directed setting.

How to apply

Apply here with your profile. We will then email you a link to complete your application on the hiring platform — your application is only considered once that final step is done.