English Language Specialist | $30/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Canada; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an English Language Specialist to transcribe audio and refine transcripts with high accuracy in a remote contract role. You’ll ensure grammar, punctuation, and context are correct, and apply metadata tagging to improve data quality.

This position requires fluent English, strong transcription and captioning experience, sharp attention to detail, and excellent time management to meet tight deadlines from a home office.

Qualifications

• Fluent English with strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Experience in transcription and captioning of English content.
• Strong written and verbal communication with care and precision.
• High attention to detail when reviewing machine transcripts.
• Proficient in annotating and tagging metadata for language datasets.
• Excellent time management for remote work and deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluent English

Transcription

Captioning

Attention to detail

Metadata tagging

Time management

Job description

Position

English Language Specialist

Type

Contract

Compensation

$20 - $30/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

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

Role Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Fluent proficiency in English, with exceptional grasp of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Extensive experience in transcription and captioning of English audio content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating care and precision in every task.
• High attention to detail, especially when reviewing and correcting machine-generated transcripts.
• Proficient in annotating and tagging metadata for language data sets.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a remote work environment.

Application Process

• Easy Apply on LinkedIn
• Check email for next steps
• Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage