Farsi Transcription Team Manager

Summary

Join us as a Farsi Transcription Team Manager and work remotely on your own schedule! This project-based contract role involves overseeing a team of transcribers working on long-form audio transcription projects. You will manage team progress, handle invoicing, assist with hiring, administer language tests, train transcribers, and troubleshoot issues. Compensation is per audio minute for transcription, review, and management, with additional pay for language verification grading. The role offers flexibility and remote work.

Requirements

• Full proficiency in the Farsi language (ISO: fa_ir)
• Professional work experience in Linguistics, Translation, Transcription, or localization
• Proficiency in computer and internet skills
• Competency on both MAC and PC platforms, Microsoft Applications, and G Suite
• Strong grammar, orthography, and punctuation skills; a proficiency test will be required
• Responsive with timely email access
• Effective web search skills
• Ability to onboard within two weeks

Responsibilities

• Regular and prompt communication in English
• Monitoring team progress and performance while ensuring timely project completion
• Providing invoices and invoicing summaries
• Assist in hiring and onboarding transcribers while following company-established onboarding procedures
• Administering and grading language verification tests, as well as revising and enhancing tests as needed
• Training and providing support for transcribers
• During downtime, utilize the company transcription program to transcribe alongside transcribers to help the progression of the project
• Troubleshoot alongside Team Services Manager and department Operations Coordinator to resolve any issues reported by transcribers during their work, such as bad data, technical issues, etc

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Upwork

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely
• Flexible schedule