Mandarin Language Expert

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 14,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a Mandarin language data contributor for a remote contract role to record, transcribe, annotate, and evaluate Mandarin speech with strict attention to pronunciation, linguistic accuracy, and data quality to help improve advanced AI systems.

You will work independently in a remote, collaborative environment, follow project requirements, provide constructive feedback to improve workflows, and ensure consistent labeling and high-quality audio samples across the dataset.

Qualifications

• Native-level Mandarin with excellent pronunciation and intonation.
• Strong understanding of Mandarin phonetics and nuances.
• Excellent transcription and annotation skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience evaluating linguistic or audio quality.
• Familiarity with speech-data collection or audio-recording processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Record clear, accurate Mandarin audio samples.
• Transcribe and annotate Mandarin speech data precisely and consistently.
• Review audio recordings for quality, linguistic accuracy, and compliance with phonetic standards.
• Apply knowledge of Mandarin phonetics and pronunciation nuances when recording and reviewing content.
• Support AI workflows through accurate labeling, annotation, and quality evaluation.
• Work with the customer's team to meet project requirements and quality benchmarks.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve processes, workflows, and data quality.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Phonetics knowledge

Transcription & annotation

Quality evaluation

Remote work

Independent work

Communication

Education

Linguistics or applied language studies

Job description

Help improve advanced AI systems by contributing authentic, high-quality Mandarin language data. This remote contract role focuses on recording, transcribing, annotating, and evaluating Mandarin speech with close attention to pronunciation, linguistic accuracy, and data quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Record clear, accurate Mandarin audio samples.
• Transcribe and annotate Mandarin speech data precisely and consistently.
• Review audio recordings for quality, linguistic accuracy, and compliance with phonetic standards.
• Apply knowledge of Mandarin phonetics and pronunciation nuances when recording and reviewing content.
• Support AI workflows through accurate labeling, annotation, and quality evaluation.
• Work with the customer's team to meet project requirements and quality benchmarks.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve processes, workflows, and data quality.

Qualifications

• Native-level Mandarin Chinese proficiency with exceptional pronunciation and intonation.
• Strong understanding of Mandarin phonetics and spoken-language nuances.
• Excellent audio transcription and annotation skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience evaluating quality in linguistic or audio-focused work.
• Familiarity with speech-data collection or audio-recording processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an audio engineer, voice actor, podcaster, musician, or in a similar audio-recording role.
• Previous work with AI workflows or speech-data projects.
• Education or experience in linguistics or applied language studies.

Work Terms

Remote contract engagement.

Compensation

$10 to $40 per hour.