Finnish Translator | $30/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Finland; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Finnish transcription specialist to convert audio to text with high accuracy, annotate data, and review colleagues' submissions for quality. The role focuses on clear adherence to project guidelines and meticulous work in a Finnish language context.

You will identify ambiguities, dialectal variations, and clarify requirements through written and verbal collaboration, contributing to guideline improvements and reliable deliverables.

Qualifications

• Native Finnish with dialect knowledge.
• Experience in transcription, linguistics, or language projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail and error-free work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professional.
• Ability to follow complex linguistic guidelines.
• Familiarity with transcription platforms or annotation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Finnish audio with high accuracy.
• Annotate or label linguistic data per guidelines.
• Review submissions from others for consistency.
• Identify dialectal variances and ambiguities.
• Document transcription challenges and suggest guideline improvements.
• Collaborate via written and verbal communication to clarify requirements.

Skills

Finnish proficiency

Transcription experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Guideline interpretation

Linguistics background

Follow guidelines

Tools

Transcription platforms

Linguistic annotation tools

Language datasets

Job description

• Transcribe Finnish audio recordings with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Annotate, segment, or label linguistic data according to project-specific guidelines.
• Review and validate transcriptions from other contributors, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Identify and flag ambiguities, dialectal variations, or unclear audio for further analysis.
• Document transcription challenges and contribute suggestions for guideline improvements.
• Collaborate effectively via written and verbal communication to clarify requirements and resolve questions.

Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in Finnish, with a strong grasp of regional dialects and colloquial language.
• Proven experience in transcription, linguistics, or language-related projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free work.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow complex linguistic or project guidelines.
• Familiarity with transcription platforms, linguistic annotation tools, or language datasets is a plus.

Application Process

• Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage