Norwegian Transcriptionist

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

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a remote independent contractor to transcribe Norwegian audio and video content with high fidelity. You will review and edit transcripts, annotate speech segments, and provide context for unclear audio, collaborating with project coordinators to ensure consistency and quality.

Ideal candidates bring native or near-native Norwegian skills, strong attention to detail, and experience with transcription tools. Remote work offers flexible milestones and a privacy-conscious workflow.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Norwegian proficiency with excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Experience in transcription, linguistic annotation, or language-focused discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce precise, contextually accurate work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with transcription tools, audio-editing software, or linguistic annotation platforms is an advantage.
• Ability to meet project milestones through reliable, high-quality work in a remote setting.
• Adaptability and openness to feedback in a changing project environment.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Norwegian audio and video content into written text with high fidelity to the original material.
• Review and edit transcripts to meet linguistic and formatting standards.
• Annotate and categorize speech segments according to project guidelines.
• Identify unclear or ambiguous audio and provide context or interpretations.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and experts to ensure consistency across deliverables.
• Provide feedback to improve transcription guidelines, accuracy, and workflow.
• Handle confidential information securely and comply with data privacy requirements.

Skills

Norwegian proficiency

Transcription experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Transcription tools

Audio-editing software

Linguistic annotation platforms

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Transcribe Norwegian audio and video content into written text with high fidelity to the original material.
• Review and edit transcripts to meet strict linguistic and formatting standards.
• Annotate and categorize speech segments according to project guidelines.
• Identify unclear or ambiguous audio and provide relevant context or suggested interpretations.
• Work with project coordinators and other experts to clarify requirements and maintain consistency across deliverables.
• Provide feedback that improves transcription guidelines, accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
• Handle confidential information securely and comply with data privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Norwegian proficiency, including excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Experience in transcription, linguistic annotation, or another language-focused discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce precise, contextually accurate work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with transcription tools, audio-editing software, or linguistic annotation platforms is an advantage.
• Ability to meet project milestones through reliable, high-quality work in a remote setting.
• Adaptability and openness to feedback in a changing project environment.

Work Terms

Remote independent contractor engagement.

Compensation

$20 to $30 per hour.