Urdu Transcription Specialist (Remote)

Zekai; 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

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