Sinhala Transcriber

Summary

Join Productive Playhouse as a Sinhala Transcriber and contribute to cutting-edge technology research by transcribing audio files from our online database. This remote, project-based contract position offers a flexible schedule and pays USD 2.00 per audio minute transcribed. You will be responsible for transcribing assigned audio files, following project guidelines, meeting deadlines, and communicating with project managers via email. The workload is dependent on project needs.

Requirements

• Typing
• Computer/ Internet skills
• Web search skills
• Native-level (C2) proficiency in Sinhala (ISO: si_lk) including the ability to read and write
• Excellent grammar/ orthography and punctuation in Sinhala . You will be required to take a test
• High-speed internet access
• Access to e-mail

Responsibilities

• Transcribe all assigned audio files
• Follow project guidelines
• Meet project deadlines
• Make consistent progress on assigned audio files
• Communicate with project managers in a timely and effective manner
• Communicate in English with project managers via email (verbal communication is not required)

Preferred Qualifications

• A good command of English is preferred
• Responsiveness to email
• Ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home