Freelance Transcriptionist

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Overview of Perle Perle is an advanced AI infrastructure company that is dedicated to building expert-driven training data, creating evaluation systems, and developing applied AI products. With its headquarters in San Francisco, Perle operates globally, utilizing experts from over forty markets to ensure precision in tasks that necessitate real human judgment. The company's commitment to domain expertise, linguistic subtleties, and cultural accuracy ensures they deliver services that generic data vendors cannot match. Job Position Details Perle is currently on the lookout for a Freelance Transcriptionist fluent in Sinhalese. This role offers a remote transcription position, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world. This is a paid contract opportunity available to qualified contributors worldwide. Key Responsibilities In your role as a transcriptionist, your tasks will include: Listening to 2-speaker, channel-separated audio recordings in Sinhalese. Accurately typing out what each speaker says—this means capturing the dialogue fully without omissions. Labeling each speaker's turn as Speaker 1 or Speaker 2, correctly matching it to the respective audio channel. Adding timestamps at the onset of each speaker's turn using the format HH:MM:SS. Ensuring that the transcripts are arranged sequentially and contain no unexplained gaps. Required Skills and Qualifications To be considered for this Freelance Transcriptionist position, candidates must meet several requirements: Fluency in Sinhalese (both spoken and written) is a must, aiming for a native or near-native level. Strong written Sinhalese skills, including accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Capability to work independently and achieve daily output targets. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Availability for at least 4 hours per day to engage in transcription tasks. Prior experience in transcription is advantageous but not mandatory; candidates must still pass a qualification test. Quality Standards Perle has established quality expectations for all delivered transcripts: A Word Error Rate (WER) of 5% or less is required on all completed transcripts. There must be zero speaker label errors in submissions. This means that Speaker 1 must accurately correlate to Channel 1 and vice versa. Transcripts will be reviewed continuously, with feedback given promptly. Any files falling short of the quality threshold will be returned for necessary corrections. Project Information Language Required: Sinhalese Project Type: Manual audio transcription Commitment: A minimum of 4 hours per day, on a remote and flexible schedule. Start Date: As soon as the qualified candidates are identified; the onboarding process is rolling. Application Process If you are interested in this position, you'll need to submit your application through the Perle platform. Once you submit, a short qualification task will be required, which involves completing a 5-minute audio transcription sample in Sinhalese. Candidates who successfully pass this test will be promptly onboarded and assigned production tasks. Employer's Commitment to Diversity Perle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. The inclusive nature of Perle emphasizes its commitment to building a workforce representative of the communities they serve and upholding a variety of perspectives within the organization. This freelance transcriptionist position offers a flexible working environment, making it ideal for candidates looking to gain experience in transcription while still managing their time effectively. Given the significant demand for accurate transcriptions in various fields today, working for a reputable company like Perle also positions you well for future career opportunities in audio transcription and related areas.