English Audio Transcription Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Listen to audio recordings in English and create accurate, verbatim transcriptions.

• Effectively capture spoken content, including natural speech patterns, filler words, and necessary speaker changes.

• Consistently apply formatting, punctuation, and spelling conventions as per project guidelines.

• Identify and flag unclear, inaudible, or ambiguous segments of audio.

• Manage a variety of audio types, including conversations, interviews, lectures, podcasts, customer interactions, and more.

• Review and proofread transcriptions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with style guides.

• Work independently and asynchronously, setting your own schedule.

⛳️ Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in English with excellent listening comprehension skills.

• Strong written English abilities — confident in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Naturally detail-oriented, with a consistent and methodical approach to tasks.

• Capable of adhering to structured guidelines and applying them accurately on a large scale.

• Comfortable with diverse accents, varying speaking speeds, and different audio quality levels.

• Self-motivated and dependable while working independently.

• No prior experience in transcription, AI, or technology is necessary.

• Nice to Have: Experience in transcription, closed captioning, subtitling, or stenography.

• Familiarity with transcription tools or audio editing software.

• Background in linguistics, journalism, communications, or media production.

• Experience with various English dialects and accents (American, British, Australian, South African, Indian, etc.).

• Fast and accurate typing skills (70+ WPM).

• Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in fields such as medicine, law, technology, or finance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you.

• Enjoy freelance autonomy while engaging in meaningful, task-based work.

• Contribute to AI development that enhances how technology comprehends human speech.

• Develop skills in a high-demand field at the intersection of language and AI.

• Potential for ongoing work and contract extensions as new projects arise.