QA Speech to Text Audio Collection Project

TELUS Digital AI Solution; United States; Remote; USD 6,900 - 9,600; Part time

Job summary

TELUS Digital is seeking quality assurance specialists to verify Speech-to-Text audio data quality for model training. You will review recordings, match them to scripts, and assess audio quality, ensuring single-speaker content and correct durations for high-quality training data.

The role is remote as an Independent Contractor, with payments via Hyperwallet and a project window from August to September 2026. Candidates should be Malay native speakers with strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Native Malay speaker.
• Proficiency in English (including Malay English/Manglish).
• Strong listening and attention to detail to assess audio quality.

Responsibilities

• Listen to recorded audio files and evaluate them against technical and linguistic specifications.
• Verify audio content matches the corresponding script.
• Assess background noise and clarity to meet quality standards.
• Ensure only a single speaker is present as required.
• Check that file duration falls within the 2–25 second range.
• Flag files that fail quality standards for re-recording; approve compliant files for model training.

Skills

Malay language

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Listening skills

Tools

GTS platform

Job description

TELUS Digital is seeking quality assurance specialists to participate in a Speech-to-Text (STT) audio data quality verification project. Participants will review recorded audio files, verify their alignment with provided scripts, assess audio quality standards, and identify files that require re-recording.

The Primary Objective

The primary objective of this project is to ensure the integrity and quality of audio recordings collected for speech recognition model training. Your work ensures that only high-quality, verified audio data is used to develop speech recognition technology that accurately understands and processes natural Malaysian English speech. The audio files you validate, combined with their corresponding scripts, form the training foundation for advanced speech recognition systems.

Your Role as a Script QA Specialist

During your quality assurance reviews through our GTS platform, you will:

• Listen to recorded audio files and evaluate them against technical and linguistic specifications
• Verify that audio content accurately matches the corresponding script
• Assess overall audio quality for background noise and clarity
• Ensure only a single speaker is present as required
• Validate that file duration falls within the 2-25 second rangelI
• Determine whether files meet quality standards or require re-recording
• Flag files that fail quality standards for contributor re-recording
• Approve files meeting standards for use in model training

Expected Project Duration

August 2026 – September 2026

Time to Complete the Task

1-40 hours

Location

Remote (work from home)

Qualification path

Payment Rate

• $6.00 USD per hour for audio QA tasks
• This is an Independent Contractor opportunity.
• Payments will be made via Hyperwallet.

Other Requirements

• 18+ years of age
• Native speaker of Malay language
• Proficiency in English (including Malay English/Manglish)
• Device capable of playing and assessing audio files (computer, laptop, or high-quality headphones)
• Stable internet connection for the duration of the project
• Strong listening skills and ability to identify audio quality issues
• Ability to assess script-to-audio alignment
• Basic understanding of audio quality standards and file formats
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly
• Familiarity with GTS platform (preferred; prior audio QA or GTS experience is welcome)
• Prior audio QA or GTS experience is preferred (no formal audio engineering certification required)