Punjabi Translator | $15/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; India; On-site; INR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles seeks a dedicated Punjabi transcription specialist to convert audio and video content into accurate Punjabi text, with careful attention to grammar and cultural nuance. The role includes adding metadata and speaker IDs as needed, and ensuring high-quality, consistent transcripts across projects.

The candidate should bring native or near-native Punjabi proficiency, proven transcription or annotation experience, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with project teams

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Punjabi with strong grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Proven experience in transcription or language annotation, especially Punjabi content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to capture linguistic nuances and cultural specifics.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio and video content in Punjabi with high accuracy and attention to linguistic nuances.
• Annotate transcripts with metadata and speaker identification as required.
• Review and edit existing transcriptions to ensure consistency and quality.
• Provide cultural and contextual insights to enhance fidelity of language data.
• Collaborate through written and verbal communication to clarify project requirements and resolve ambiguities.

Skills

Punjabi proficiency

Transcription experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Transcription tools

Job description

• Transcribe audio and video content in Punjabi with high accuracy and attention to linguistic nuances.
• Annotate transcripts with relevant metadata and speaker identification as required.
• Review and edit existing transcriptions to ensure consistency and quality standards are met.
• Provide cultural and contextual insights to enhance the fidelity of language data.
• Collaborate through written and verbal communication to clarify project requirements and resolve ambiguities.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Punjabi, with strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proven experience in transcription or language annotation, particularly for Punjabi content.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate linguistic nuances and cultural specifics.
• Familiarity with transcription tools and platforms is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accuracy in all deliverables.