Urdu Transcription Expert

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking an Urdu Transcription Expert for a 100% remote contractor role. You will transcribe Urdu content with exceptional accuracy, review and refine transcripts for clarity, and annotate transcripts with metadata as required.

You will collaborate with linguists and project managers to address queries and improve processes. The ideal candidate has native or near-native Urdu proficiency, demonstrated transcription or linguistic annotation experience, and strong attention to detail, with

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Urdu proficiency with dialects and contemporary usage.
• Experience in transcription, translation, or linguistic annotation projects, especially Urdu.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to error-free transcripts.
• Clear written and verbal communication with ability to explain issues.
• Familiarity with digital transcription tools and best practices for multimedia content.
• Experience coordinating remotely with project participants.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Urdu audio/video content with high accuracy and linguistic nuance.
• Review and refine existing Urdu transcripts for clarity and fidelity.
• Annotate transcripts with metadata and speaker details per guidelines.
• Collaborate remotely with linguists and project managers to resolve queries.
• Apply Urdu grammar, spelling, and colloquial knowledge for polished transcripts.
• Maintain high standards of written and verbal communication throughout projects.
• Meet deliverable quality standards and align with project timelines.

Skills

Urdu proficiency

Attention to detail

Linguistic annotation

Remote collaboration

Tools

Digital transcription tools

Job description

Role Title: Urdu Transcription Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner 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.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.