Norwegian Transcription Expert

micro1; Norway; Remote; NOK 344,000 - 716,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking Norwegian Transcription Experts for remote, contract-based work on AI-focused language projects. You will transcribe Norwegian audio/video into written text with high fidelity, review outputs for accuracy, and annotate speech segments per project guidelines. Collaborative cross-team work and adherence to data privacy are essential.

No prior AI experience is required; domain knowledge in language and transcription drives performance and quality across deliverables.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Norwegian with strong grammar and punctuation.
• Proven transcription or linguistic annotation experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio and video from Norwegian to written text with high fidelity.
• Review and edit transcriptions to meet linguistic and formatting standards.
• Annotate and categorize speech segments per project guidelines.
• Flag ambiguous audio and provide interpretations or context when needed.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements and ensure consistency.
• Provide feedback to improve guidelines and processes for efficiency.

Skills

Transcription

Linguistic annotation

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Role Title: Norwegian Transcription Expert Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Norwegian Transcription Experts to contribute to a customer's project focused on elevating AI-driven language technologies. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work:

• Transcribe audio and video content accurately from Norwegian into written text, ensuring high fidelity to the original material.
• Conduct thorough reviews and edits of transcriptions to uphold strict linguistic and formatting standards.
• Annotate and categorize speech segments based on specific project guidelines.
• Identify and flag ambiguous or unclear audio content, providing context or suggested interpretations where necessary.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and other experts to clarify requirements and ensure consistency across deliverables.
• Contribute feedback on guidelines and processes to optimize transcription accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Maintain secure handling of confidential information and adhere to data privacy requirements at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Native or near-native proficiency in Norwegian, with exceptional command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proven experience in transcription, linguistic annotation, or a related language-focused discipline.
• Strong attention to detail, capable of delivering precise and contextually accurate work.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and responsiveness.
• Familiarity with transcription tools, audio editing software, or linguistic annotation platforms is advantageous.
• Ability to meet project milestones through consistent, high-quality output in a remote engagement.
• Adaptability and openness to feedback in a dynamic project environment.