Tamil Language Specialist | $24/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; India; On-site; INR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Tamil transcriptionist to listen to audio, transcribe accurately in Tamil, and ensure linguistic precision. You will review transcripts for grammar, consistency, and adherence to project guidelines while annotating linguistic features as required by the project specifications.

The role requires native or near-native Tamil proficiency, experience in transcription or linguistic annotation, and excellent written and spoken communication in Tamil and English.

Qualifications

• Native Tamil (or near-native) with understanding of dialects and accents.
• Experience in transcription or linguistic annotation, preferably in digital projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Tamil and English.

Responsibilities

• Listen to audio content and accurately transcribe in Tamil.
• Review, proofread, and edit transcripts for grammar and consistency.
• Annotate linguistic features or nuances as requested by project specs.
• Flag unclear audio or discrepancies for quality control.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and provide feedback in writing and verbally.

Skills

Tamil proficiency

Transcription experience

Communication skills

Tools

Transcription software

Job description

• Listen to and accurately transcribe audio content in Tamil, ensuring precise representation of spoken language.
• Review, proofread, and edit transcriptions for consistency, grammar, and adherence to project guidelines.
• Annotate linguistic features or nuances in audio data as requested by project specifications.
• Identify and flag unclear audio or discrepancies for further review, maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with project coordinators, providing feedback or clarifications in both written and verbal formats.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Tamil, with strong comprehension of diverse dialects and accents.
• Demonstrated experience in transcription or linguistic annotation, preferably in digital projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to maintain accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Tamil and English.
• Familiarity with standard transcription software and digital collaboration tools.