About the Role
This position involves converting Welsh-language audio recordings into written text and evaluating the quality of existing transcriptions to uphold accuracy and consistency standards.
Responsibilities
- Transcribe spoken Welsh audio into accurate written text
- Review existing transcriptions for grammatical correctness and completeness
- Identify and correct errors in timing, speaker labeling, and text alignment
- Ensure transcriptions follow provided style and formatting guidelines
- Maintain consistency in dialect representation and terminology
- Flag unclear or unintelligible audio segments for review
- Meet quality benchmarks on accuracy and turnaround time
- Adapt to various Welsh dialects and speech patterns
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Manage assigned transcription tasks within deadlines
- Use transcription software and tools effectively
- Follow data privacy and confidentiality protocols
- Report technical or workflow issues promptly
- Collaborate with team leads for quality improvement
- Participate in calibration sessions for consistency
- Respond to feedback for performance refinement
- Handle sensitive content with professionalism
- Maintain high attention to detail throughout tasks
- Verify speaker changes and punctuation accuracy
- Ensure timestamps align with audio events
Nice to Have
- Prior experience transcribing media or interviews
- Background in linguistics or language education
- Familiarity with phonetic transcription
- Experience with quality scoring systems
- Knowledge of transcription timing tools
Compensation
Hourly
Work Arrangement
Remote
Team
Distributed team
Project Type
Short-term assignments with potential for ongoing work
Time Commitment
- Flexible hours, part-time availability required
- Weekly time minimums may apply based on workload
Tools Used
- Online transcription platforms
- Browser-based editing interfaces
- Quality assessment dashboards
Performance Metrics
- Accuracy rate above 98%
- Turnaround time compliance
- Consistency across samples
- Adherence to style guides
Onboarding Process
- Skills assessment required
- Style guide training
- Test transcription review
- Feedback integration period
Content Types
- Interviews
- Conversations
- Narratives
- Public speaking
Data Security
- All transcribers must sign confidentiality agreements
- No sharing of audio or text outside the platform
- Secure handling of personal information
Feedback & Improvement
- Regular quality reviews
- Individual performance reports
- Access to improvement resources
Language Expectations
- Native-level fluency in Welsh required
- Ability to handle formal and informal registers
- Recognition of regional variations
Technical Requirements
- Computer with updated browser
- Headphones for audio clarity
- Stable internet connection
Not offered
