Audio Transcription Adjudicator

Welocalize; Philippines; Remote; MXN 150,000 - 213,000; Part time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking experienced Adjudicators to review and resolve discrepancies in word-level transcription and timestamp annotations for an English (US) speech data project.

You will make final calls on flagged segments to ensure quality and consistency across the annotation pipeline, working on a remote, freelance basis. Requirements include fluent English, past transcription QA/adjudication experience, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with excellent listening comprehension.
• Experience in transcription QA, adjudication, or linguistic review preferred.
• Ability to apply detailed guidelines consistently.
• High attention to detail and comfort with ambiguity.
• Reliable internet connection and quiet workspace.

Responsibilities

• Review annotations flagged by first-pass Annotators for disagreement or ambiguity.
• Listen to audio clips and make final determinations on word-level segment boundaries and transcriptions.
• Apply the project style guide consistently to resolve edge cases.
• Provide clear rationale for adjudication decisions.
• Identify patterns in annotator errors and feedback quality observations where needed.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Judgment & decision making

Remote work readiness

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for experienced Adjudicators to review and resolve discrepancies in word level transcription and timestamp annotations for an English (US) speech data project. This role requires strong judgment to make final calls on flagged or disputed segments, ensuring quality and consistency across the annotation pipeline.

Project Details:

• Job Titel: Andromeda Delta - Audio Transcription Adjudicator (India/Philippines)
• Location: Philippines & India (Remote)
• Engagement Type: Contract / Freelance
• Rate: USD 7.00/hour
• Estimated Hours: 15–20 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Review annotations flagged by first-pass Annotators for disagreement or ambiguity
• Listen to audio clips and make final determinations on word-level segment boundaries and transcriptions
• Apply the project style guide consistently to resolve edge cases
• Provide clear rationale for adjudication decisions
• Identify patterns in annotator errors and feedback quality observations where needed

Requirements

• Fluent in English; excellent listening comprehension
• Prior experience in transcription/annotation QA, adjudication, or linguistic review preferred
• Strong ability to apply detailed guidelines consistently and make sound judgment calls
• High attention to detail and comfort working with ambiguity
• Reliable internet connection and quiet working environment with good headphones