Mandarin Transcription Expert

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Contract role

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Mandarin Transcription Expert for a fully remote contractor role. You will listen to Mandarin and English audio, produce verbatim transcripts, and annotate with context as required by guidelines.

Ideal candidates have native Mandarin, professional transcription experience, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently from anywhere. Prior bilingual Mandarin-English projects are a plus, and you will help train AI systems with high-quality data.

Qualifications

• Native Mandarin with advanced listening and comprehension skills.
• Proven experience in professional-level transcription, especially Mandarin audio.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to error-free deliverables.
• Familiarity with transcription platforms is highly desirable.
• Able to work independently and manage remote deliverables.
• Experience with bilingual Mandarin-English projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Listen to Mandarin and English audio and provide verbatim transcripts.
• Annotate transcripts with relevant tags or contextual notes per guidelines.
• Review, proofread, and edit transcripts for accuracy and consistency.
• Follow project instructions and maintain formatting standards.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify ambiguous content.
• Deliver finalized transcripts within agreed timelines and quality expectations.
• Contribute linguistic insights to improve AI model understanding.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Transcription experience

Attention to detail

Remote work

Bilingual Mandarin-English

Tools

Transcription tools

Job description

Role Title: Mandarin Transcription Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Mandarin Transcription Experts to contribute to a project focused on creating high-quality transcriptions from audio samples in both Mandarin and English. 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

• Listen closely to audio recordings in Mandarin and English, providing accurate, verbatim transcriptions.
• Annotate transcribed text with relevant tags or contextual notes as required by the project guidelines.
• Review, proofread, and edit transcripts to ensure the highest accuracy and consistency.
• Follow detailed instructions and maintain formatting standards throughout the transcription process.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify ambiguous content and resolve linguistic challenges.
• Deliver finalized transcriptions within agreed-upon project timelines and quality expectations.
• Contribute linguistic insights to enhance AI model understanding and performance for Mandarin language data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Native fluency in Mandarin with advanced listening and comprehension skills.
• Demonstrated experience in professional-level transcription, especially handling Mandarin audio samples.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free deliverables.
• Familiarity with transcription tools or platforms is highly desirable.
• Capability to work independently and manage project deliverables remotely.
• Experience with bilingual Mandarin-English projects is a plus.
• Interest in contributing to AI training and language technology initiatives.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.