Transcription Specialist

Objectways Technologies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Objectways Technologies seeks a detail-oriented Transcription Specialist to join the Phoenix annotation team on-site. You will listen to English audio and correct the transcript per the SOP, and help track Word Error Rate (WER) as part of quality control.

Responsibilities include correcting transcripts, reporting WER metrics, and applying consistent formatting. Must work 3 days a week on-site with a 40-hour schedule; prior transcription experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and strong written English (grammar, spelling, punctuation).
• Attention to detail and consistent SOP adherence.
• Comfortable with audio playback and annotation/transcription tools.
• Familiar with tracking metrics like WER in spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Listen to audio and correct the auto-generated transcript per the SOP.
• Track and report Word Error Rate (WER) and related quality metrics.
• Apply formatting, punctuation, and style conventions per SOP.
• Flag unclear audio, ambiguous phrasing, or SOP gaps to the project lead.
• Meet daily/weekly throughput and accuracy targets.
• Participate in calibration sessions and apply updated SOP guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary or sensitive audio/data.

Skills

Listening comprehension

Written English

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Transcription QA

WER tracking

Confidentiality

Transcription software

Tools

Transcription software

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-site)

Hybrid Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week, in-person 3 days

Pay: $30/hour

Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

About the Role We're looking for a detail-oriented Transcription Specialist to join our annotation team on-site in Phoenix. You'll listen to English-language audio and correct the corresponding speech-to-text transcript according to the project SOP. You'll also help track and report Word Error Rate (WER) as part of the quality process.

Responsibilities

• Listen to audio recordings and correct the auto-generated speech-to-text transcript per the project SOP
• Track and report Word Error Rate (WER) and related quality metrics for assigned transcripts
• Apply formatting, punctuation, and style conventions consistently per SOP
• Flag unclear audio, ambiguous phrasing, or SOP gaps to the project lead
• Meet daily/weekly throughput and accuracy targets
• Participate in calibration sessions and apply updated SOP guidance promptly
• Maintain confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive audio/data

Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in Phoenix, AZ for 3 days a week
• Excellent listening comprehension and strong written English (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in following a defined SOP
• Comfortable working with audio playback and annotation/transcription software
• Basic comfort with tracking/reporting metrics (e.g., WER) in a spreadsheet or tool
• Reliable and punctual; able to commit to a full 40-hour work week
• Prior transcription, captioning, or QA experience a plus but not required

Contract Details

• This is a 1099 independent contractor position
• Rate: $30/hour
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.