English Transcriptionist

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a remote independent-contractor to produce high-quality English transcripts and captions. You will refine machine transcripts and add metadata to improve language-data quality, while meeting strict client formatting standards.

Ideal candidates demonstrate exceptional English, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Fluent English with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Extensive experience transcribing and captioning English audio.
• Strong written and verbal communication with precision.
• Experience tagging and annotating metadata for language data.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe English audio files accurately and consistently.
• Review and refine machine-generated transcripts for accuracy.
• Add metadata tags and annotations to improve quality.
• Ensure work meets client formatting requirements and quality standards.
• Clarify requirements with the client team and resolve ambiguities.
• Handle sensitive content professionally and discreetly.
• Maintain organized records and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Transcription

Attention to detail

Metadata tagging

Time management

Independent work

Client communication

Tools

Transcription tools

Job description

Role Overview

Produce high-quality English transcripts that help improve how next-generation AI systems learn, reason, and perform. This remote independent-contractor role combines precise transcription, captioning, transcript review, and language-data annotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcribe English audio files accurately and consistently.
• Review and refine machine-generated transcripts, correcting spelling, grammar, and contextual errors.
• Add relevant metadata tags and annotations to improve transcript and language-data quality.
• Ensure all work meets strict quality standards and client formatting requirements.
• Collaborate with the client team to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in source material.
• Handle sensitive or confidential content professionally and discreetly.
• Maintain organized records of completed assignments and contribute ideas for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Fluent English proficiency with exceptional spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Extensive experience transcribing and captioning English audio content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with care and precision in each task.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when reviewing machine-generated transcripts.
• Proficiency in metadata tagging and annotation for language data sets.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines while working remotely.
• Ability to work independently while responding promptly to feedback and updates from the client team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI, speech recognition, or machine-learning projects.
• Academic or professional background in linguistics, English, or a related language discipline.
• Familiarity with leading transcription tools and platforms.

Work Terms

Remote independent-contractor engagement.

Compensation$20 to $30 per hour.