Remote English Transcription Specialist

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

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a remote independent-contractor to produce high-quality English transcripts and captions. You will refine machine transcripts and add metadata to improve language-data quality, while meeting strict client formatting standards.

Ideal candidates demonstrate exceptional English, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Fluent English with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Extensive experience transcribing and captioning English audio.
• Strong written and verbal communication with precision.
• Experience tagging and annotating metadata for language data.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe English audio files accurately and consistently.
• Review and refine machine-generated transcripts for accuracy.
• Add metadata tags and annotations to improve quality.
• Ensure work meets client formatting requirements and quality standards.
• Clarify requirements with the client team and resolve ambiguities.
• Handle sensitive content professionally and discreetly.
• Maintain organized records and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Transcription

Attention to detail

Metadata tagging

Time management

Independent work

Client communication

Tools

Transcription tools

Job description

SaidGig is seeking a remote independent-contractor to produce high-quality English transcripts and captions. You will refine machine transcripts and add metadata to improve language-data quality, while meeting strict client formatting standards.

Ideal candidates demonstrate exceptional English, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines from anywhere.