Cantonese Transcription Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work worldwide

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks a Cantonese Transcription Expert to join as a remote contractor for a global AI training project. You will transcribe Cantonese and English audio, annotate data, and ensure high-quality, time-stamped transcripts.

No AI background required; strong language and transcription skills are essential. Work flexibly from anywhere, meeting deadlines while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Transcribe Cantonese audio accurately and consistently.
• Review and correct automated transcripts per guidelines.
• Capture language nuances, accents, dialects, speaker intent, and context.
• Produce time-stamped transcripts.
• Proofread and quality-check transcripts before submission.
• Resolve unclear audio with project leads.
• Apply linguistic annotations and labels for AI training data.
• Provide linguistic feedback to improve transcription quality.
• Complete assignments on time with quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Cantonese and English audio recordings accurately and consistently.
• Review and correct automated transcripts according to project guidelines.
• Capture language nuances, accents, dialects, speaker intent, and contextual cues.
• Produce clean, accurate, and time-stamped transcripts.
• Proofread and quality-check transcripts before submission.
• Resolve unclear or ambiguous audio content in collaboration with project leads.
• Apply required linguistic annotations and labels for AI training data.
• Provide linguistic feedback to improve transcription quality and workflows.
• Complete assignments according to project timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security throughout the project.

Skills

Cantonese Audio Transcription

Audio Transcription

Cantonese & English Listening Compreh

Attention to Detail

Proofreading & Quality Control

Linguistic Annotation

AI Training / Data Annotation

Job description

Cantonese Transcription Expert

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote, Worldwide
Schedule: Flexible

Role Overview

micro1 is engaging Cantonese Transcription Experts to support a customer project focused on professional audio transcription and AI training. You'll use your Cantonese language expertise to create accurate, high-quality data that helps improve next-generation AI systems.

No prior AI experience is required—your linguistic and transcription expertise is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Transcribe and annotate Cantonese and English audio recordings accurately and consistently.
• Review and correct automated transcripts according to project guidelines.
• Capture language nuances, accents, dialects, speaker intent, and contextual cues.
• Produce clean, accurate, and time-stamped transcripts.
• Proofread and quality-check transcripts before submission.
• Resolve unclear or ambiguous audio content in collaboration with project leads.
• Apply required linguistic annotations and labels for AI training data.
• Provide linguistic feedback to improve transcription quality and workflows.
• Complete assignments according to project timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security throughout the project.

Required Skills

• Cantonese Audio Transcription
• Audio Transcription
• Cantonese & English Listening Comprehension
• Attention to Detail
• Proofreading & Quality Control
• Linguistic Annotation
• AI Training / Data Annotation

Preferred Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Cantonese.
• Strong understanding of Cantonese regional and dialectal variations.
• Professional experience with Cantonese audio transcription.
• Ability to accurately transcribe English audio is a plus.
• Experience using transcription, audio playback, or annotation tools.
• Ability to type in Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with AI training, speech data, NLP, or linguistic annotation is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet remote project deadlines.