Urdu Transcription Expert

AI Trainer Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking an Urdu Transcription Expert to join a remote project that trains AI systems. You will transcribe Urdu audio/video with high accuracy and annotate transcripts with metadata, collaborating with other linguistic experts and project managers.

Role is contractor-based and remote, focusing on language quality, dialects, and timely delivery within project guidelines. Our aim is to produce reliable data to improve AI reasoning and performance.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Urdu proficiency, including dialects and contemporary usage.
• Experience in transcription, translation, or linguistic annotation projects in Urdu.
• Expert attention to detail and commitment to error-free transcriptions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain clearly.
• Familiarity with digital transcription tools and best practices for multimedia content.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration platforms to coordinate with participants.
• Adaptability and eagerness to engage with language tech and data annotation projects.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Urdu audio and video content with high accuracy and attention to linguistic nuances.
• Review and refine existing Urdu transcriptions for clarity and fidelity to spoken content.
• Annotate transcripts with relevant metadata and speaker details as required by guidelines.
• Collaborate remotely with linguistic experts and project managers to answer queries and improve processes.
• Apply Urdu grammar, spelling, and colloquial expressions to deliver polished transcripts.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication in all project interactions.
• Meet deliverable quality standards and align with project timelines.

Skills

Urdu language proficiency

Audio transcription

Linguistic annotation

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Remote collaboration

Time management

Metadata tagging

Tools

Transcription tools

Digital transcription tools

Job description

Urdu Transcription Expert

$10 - $22/hour

pay

Required Skills

• urdu language proficiency
• audio and video transcription
• linguistic annotation
• attention to detail
• digital transcription tools
• metadata tagging
• written and verbal communication
• remote collaboration
• time management

About micro1

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

Role Title: Urdu Transcription Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Urdu Transcription Experts to participate in a dynamic project for a valued customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Transcribe audio and video content in Urdu with exceptional accuracy and attention to linguistic nuances.
• Review and refine existing Urdu transcriptions, ensuring clarity, consistency, and fidelity to spoken content.
• Annotate transcripts with relevant metadata and speaker details as required by project guidelines.
• Collaborate remotely with fellow linguistic experts and project managers to address queries and improve processes.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of Urdu grammar, spelling, and colloquial expressions to deliver polished transcripts.
• Maintain a high standard of written and verbal communication throughout all project interactions.
• Meet deliverable quality standards and align with project timelines for submission of transcription tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Urdu, including strong command of regional dialects and contemporary usage.
• Demonstrated experience in transcription, translation, or linguistic annotation projects, particularly in Urdu.
• Expert attention to detail and a commitment to producing error-free transcriptions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and explanations.
• Familiarity with digital transcription tools and best practices for managing multimedia content.
• Proficiency in using remote collaboration platforms to communicate and coordinate with project participants.
• Adaptability and eagerness to engage with innovative projects in language technology and data annotation.