Portuguese Language Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking Portuguese Language Experts to support an AI training project focused on audio transcription and linguistic data. The role involves transcribing, reviewing, and annotating audio content to help improve AI systems.

No prior AI experience is required. This remote contractor position offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute to high-quality language data for AI models.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese.
• Strong spoken and written Portuguese skills.
• Experience in audio transcription or related language-focused work.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in English for occasional English audio and project instructions.
• Familiarity with transcription tools and annotation practices.
• Ability to follow detailed guidelines and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribe and annotate audio recordings in Portuguese and, when required, English.
• Review diverse audio samples, including conversational and formal speech.
• Edit and validate transcripts for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Identify and correct transcription errors, inconsistencies, and ambiguities.
• Follow project-specific transcription and annotation guidelines.
• Use transcription tools and platforms to complete and submit assignments.
• Provide linguistic and cultural insights to support AI model improvement.
• Maintain consistent quality across all deliverables.

Skills

Portuguese fluency

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Transcription tools

Follow guidelines

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Transcription platforms

Job description

Portuguese Language Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary

We are looking for Portuguese Language Experts to support an AI training project focused on audio transcription and linguistic data. The role involves transcribing, reviewing, and annotating audio content to help improve AI systems.

No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribe and annotate audio recordings in Portuguese and, when required, English.
• Review diverse audio samples, including conversational and formal speech.
• Edit and validate transcripts for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Identify and correct transcription errors, inconsistencies, and ambiguities.
• Follow project-specific transcription and annotation guidelines.
• Use transcription tools and platforms to complete and submit assignments.
• Provide linguistic and cultural insights to support AI model improvement.
• Maintain consistent quality across all deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese.
• Strong spoken and written Portuguese skills.
• Experience in audio transcription or related language-focused work.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in English for occasional English audio and project instructions.
• Familiarity with transcription tools and annotation practices.
• Ability to follow detailed guidelines and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with AI training or linguistic data projects.
• Professional transcription experience or relevant portfolio.
• Understanding of transcription conventions and annotation standards.
• Ability to identify subtle linguistic and contextual differences.