Taishanese Linguist for Real-Time Transcription

MVM, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

KACE is seeking a Taishanese Linguist to provide real-time and recorded transcription into English for sensitive law enforcement work nationwide. You will capture accurate, court-ready written products and document slang and coded language for investigators.

The role requires sharp attention to detail, fast-paced accuracy, and the ability to work with specialized government software. Hours are part-time and variable, with potential night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year translation experience in Taishanese.
• Knowledge of Taishanese colloquialisms and slang.
• Excellent written and spoken English grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Listen to live or recorded Taishanese and produce synopses and transcriptions.
• Communicate pertinent information to law enforcement personnel in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain slang/code term lists for the project duration.
• Transcribe and translate calls and documents as assigned by supervisor.
• Produce court-ready transcriptions in the required format.

Skills

Taishanese translation

Linguistic accuracy

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JSI Voice Box

Pen-Link

Comverse

MS Office

Job description

KACE is seeking a Taishanese Linguist to provide real-time and recorded transcription into English for sensitive law enforcement work nationwide. You will capture accurate, court-ready written products and document slang and coded language for investigators.

The role requires sharp attention to detail, fast-paced accuracy, and the ability to work with specialized government software. Hours are part-time and variable, with potential night/weekend shifts.