Remote Oromo Transcriptionist — Flexible Contract

Perle Systems; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Perle is seeking a freelance transcriptionist fluent in Oromo to transcribe 2-speaker audio with speaker labels and timestamps. The role is remote and paid as a contract position open to contributors worldwide.

Responsibilities include listening to Oromo audio, producing clean transcripts, labeling Speaker 1 and Speaker 2, and inserting timestamps in HH:MM:SS format. Candidates must maintain high accuracy and meet daily output targets.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Oromo (spoken and written).
• Strong written Oromo — accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently and meet daily output targets.
• Access to a computer with a stable internet connection.
• Availability for at least 4 hours per day.
• Prior transcription experience is a plus but not required — all contributors must pass a qualification test.

Responsibilities

• Listen to 2-speaker audio recordings in Oromo
• Type out what each speaker says, accurately and in full
• Label each speaker turn as Speaker 1 or Speaker 2, matching the audio channel
• Add timestamps at the start of each speaker turn (format: HH:MM:SS)
• Ensure transcripts are sequential with no unexplained gaps

Skills

Oromo transcription

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Perle is seeking a freelance transcriptionist fluent in Oromo to transcribe 2-speaker audio with speaker labels and timestamps. The role is remote and paid as a contract position open to contributors worldwide.

Responsibilities include listening to Oromo audio, producing clean transcripts, labeling Speaker 1 and Speaker 2, and inserting timestamps in HH:MM:SS format. Candidates must maintain high accuracy and meet daily output targets.