Cantonese Transcription Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Cantonese Transcription Expert for a remote, contractor role to support an AI training project. You will transcribe Cantonese and English audio with high accuracy, apply linguistic annotations, and ensure timely delivery.

No AI background required; strong linguistic skills and attention to detail are key. This flexible, remote opportunity suits native or near-native Cantonese speakers who can work independently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Cantonese audio transcription expertise and high accuracy.
• Attention to detail and ability to review transcripts for quality.
• Linguistic annotation and AI training data experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Cantonese and English listening comprehension.
• Ability to proofread transcripts and ensure consistency across files.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Cantonese and English audio with accuracy and consistency.
• Review and correct automated transcripts per project guidelines.
• Capture language nuances, dialects, speaker intent, and contextual cues.
• Produce time-stamped transcripts that are clean and reliable.
• Proofread and quality-check transcripts before submission.
• Resolve unclear audio content with project leads.
• Apply linguistic annotations and labels for AI training data.
• Provide linguistic feedback to improve transcription quality and workflows.
• Complete assignments on time and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Cantonese Audio Transcription

Audio Transcription

Cantonese & English Listening Compreh

Attention to Detail

Proofreading & Quality Control

Linguistic Annotation

AI Training / Data Annotation

Transcription tools

Audio playback tools

Annotation tools

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.