Vietnamese Transcriber

Vietnamese Transcriber (Fully Remote)

Are you fluent in Vietnamese and looking for a flexible, work-from-home opportunity? Join us as a Vietnamese Transcriber and get paid to contribute to cutting-edge technology research while working on your own schedule!

Location: Remote
Status: Project Based (Contract)
Compensation: USD 1.53 per audio minute transcribed
Benefits: Flexible schedule, work from home
*Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates currently residing in Vietnam or the United States.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Productive Playhouse Inc. (PPH) is a global data company. 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.

Please note: the project is being coordinated via Upwork. All transcribers will need to have an Upwork profile. Candidates who do not already have an Upwork profile are welcome to apply, but will need to create a profile after being hired.

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 Vietnamese (ISO: vi_vn) including the ability to read and write.
• Excellent grammar/orthography and punctuation in Vietnamese. You will be required to take a test.
• Have an Upwork profile, or be willing to create an Upwork profile
• High-speed internet access
• Access to e-mail
• Please note that we cannot consider applications from candidates currently residing in Vietnam or the United States.

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