Appen is hiring a
Audio Transcription Specialist

Summary

The job is for an Audio Transcription Specialist position at Appen, focusing on transcribing audio content in Albanian (Tosk or Gheg dialects) to support the development of automatic speech recognition models. The role requires a native speaker of Tosk or Gheg dialects residing in Albania with prior experience in audio transcription and a strong understanding of linguistic concepts.

Requirements

• Native speaker of Tosk or Gheg dialects
• Residing in Albania
• Availability of 10 hours or more per week for transcription tasks
• Prior experience in audio transcription
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Understanding of basic linguistic concepts, allowing for accurate representation of speech
• Ability to review examples and apply rules to ensure consistency and quality in transcriptions

Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribe speech from audio files in the Albanian language (Tosk or Gheg dialects)
• Utilize pre-filled tags or specific formatting as required during transcription
• Insert timestamps at specified intervals to enhance data organization and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with automatic speech recognition (ASR) concepts
• Previous experience working on language-related projects
• Comfortable working with technology tools and platforms related to transcription tasks