Spanish Transcriber

Lionbridge; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lionbridge is hiring Transcribers for Audio & Annotation Projects. You will convert audio to written text across diverse formats and speaker types, with project-specific guidelines. Some projects may include annotation tasks and data labeling to support training datasets.

Flexibility in hours is offered, with tasks completed on a secure online platform. Availability of at least 4 hours per shift is required, and ongoing work for multiple projects through 2026 is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Very high proficiency in Spanish.
• Good written English.
• Strong listening and comprehension skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and guidelines.
• Previous transcription or annotation experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio files into clear, well-structured text.
• Identify speakers where applicable.
• Ensure high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow project-specific transcription and formatting guidelines.
• Annotate tasks if required by project needs.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Written English

Listening comprehension

Instruction following

Job description

Transcriber – Audio & Annotation Projects

We are looking to onboard Transcribers to support a range of upcoming audio processing projects. This role focuses on converting audio into accurate written text, with opportunities to contribute to annotation tasks depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio files into clear, well-structured text


• Work with a variety of audio types, including:
  
  
  
  • Single-speaker recordings
  
  
  • Podcasts
  
  
  • Multi-speaker conversations
  
  
  
  


• Identify speakers where applicable


• Ensure high accuracy and attention to detail


• Follow project-specific transcription and formatting guidelines

Task Types

1. Transcription Tasks

• Convert audio content into written text


• Maintain consistency in formatting and structure


• Ensure clarity and completeness of transcriptions

2. Annotation Tasks (Project-dependent)

• Label or tag segments of text or audio


• Categorize content based on provided guidelines


• Support data quality and training datasets

Requirements

• Very high proficiency in Spanish


• Good written English


• Strong listening and comprehension skills


• Ability to follow detailed instructions and guidelines


• Previous transcription or annotation experience is a plus, but not required

Availability

• Minimum 4 hours of availability required during scheduled transcription shifts

Project Details

• Flexible working hours – complete tasks at your own pace within project timelines


• Tasks are completed via a secure online platform


• Full guidelines and instructions are provided for each task


• Ongoing support is available to ensure quality and consistency


• Multiple similar projects planned throughout 2026 , offering potential for continued work

$20 - $27 an hour