English Language Specialist (Transcription)
Listing checked September 1, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by providing high-quality language data. As an English Language Specialist, you'll transcribe and refine audio content to train next-generation machine learning models. This fully remote contract role offers competitive pay and the chance to directly influence how AI understands and processes language.
What You'll Do6
- 1Accurately transcribe English audio files into text, ensuring every word and phrase is captured correctly.
- 2Review and polish machine-generated transcripts by fixing errors in spelling, grammar, and context to meet high quality standards.
- 3Add descriptive metadata tags and annotations to transcripts, improving the structure and usability of the data for AI training.
- 4Collaborate with the client's team to clarify ambiguous audio segments and adhere to specific formatting guidelines.
- 5Handle sensitive or confidential material with professionalism and maintain organized records of completed work.
- 6Contribute to process improvements by suggesting ways to increase transcription accuracy and efficiency.
Requirements6
- 1Native or fluent English proficiency with impeccable spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
- 2Proven experience in transcription and captioning of English audio, ideally with a focus on accuracy and speed.
- 3Strong attention to detail — you can catch subtle errors in machine-generated text and correct them consistently.
- 4Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting tight deadlines and incorporating feedback.
- 5Experience with metadata tagging and annotation for language datasets is a plus.
- 6Familiarity with AI, speech recognition, or machine learning projects and tools preferred.
Who Should Apply
This role is perfect for meticulous transcriptionists or language specialists who enjoy working remotely and want to see their skills directly impact AI development. If you have a sharp ear, a love for precise language, and experience cleaning or annotating data for training models, you'll thrive here.
Salary Insight
The position pays $20–$30 per hour on a contract basis, with flexibility based on experience and project requirements.
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