Portuguese Language Expert

micro1; Portugal; Remote; EUR 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Portuguese Language Expert on a contract basis to contribute to a customer project focused on audio transcription and AI training. You will provide high-quality transcriptions and annotations to help models learn language, culture, and context.

This role is remote with flexible hours. Native Portuguese fluency, proven transcription experience, and attention to detail are essential. English proficiency is helpful for occasional tasks; portfolio work is a plus.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Portuguese, with strong comprehension in both spoken and written language.
• Experience in professional-level audio transcription, preferably with a portfolio of relevant project work.
• Familiarity with transcription conventions and annotation tools.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to recognize subtle language or context differences in audio.
• Proficiency in English to manage occasional English audio content and project instructions.
• Previous participation in linguistic data projects is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to delivering high-quality, timely submissions.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and annotate audio recordings in Portuguese and, when needed, in English with a high level of accuracy.
• Listen to and evaluate diverse types of audio samples, including conversational and formal speech, ensuring precise capture of content, context, and speaker nuances.
• Review, edit, and validate transcripts for completeness, clarity, and adherence to project guidelines.
• Identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities within transcriptions.
• Collaborate with project managers and other experts to ensure consistency and quality across deliverables.
• Utilize transcription tools and platforms to efficiently process and submit work as specified in project requirements.
• Contribute linguistic and cultural insights to improve AI model understanding and performance.

Skills

Portuguese language fluency

English language proficiency

Attention to detail

Portfolio of transcription work

Job description

Role Title: Portuguese Language Expert Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Portuguese Transcription Experts to contribute to a customer's project focused on audio transcription and AI training. 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 and annotate audio recordings in Portuguese and, when needed, in English with a high level of accuracy.
• Listen to and evaluate diverse types of audio samples, including conversational and formal speech, ensuring precise capture of content, context, and speaker nuances.
• Review, edit, and validate transcripts for completeness, clarity, and adherence to project guidelines.
• Identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities within transcriptions.
• Collaborate with project managers and other experts to ensure consistency and quality across deliverables.
• Utilize transcription tools and platforms to efficiently process and submit work as specified in project requirements.
• Contribute linguistic and cultural insights to improve AI model understanding and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Portuguese, with strong comprehension skills in both spoken and written language.
• Demonstrated experience in professional-level audio transcription, preferably with a portfolio of relevant project work.
• Familiarity with transcription conventions, annotation tools, and best practices for capturing audio data.
• Keen attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to recognize subtle language or context differences in audio samples.
• Proficiency in English to manage occasional English audio content and follow project instructions.
• Previous participation in linguistic data projects or tasks related to AI training data is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to delivering high-quality, timely submissions.

Originally posted on Himalayas