Subject Matter Expert for Live Transcription/Stenography

Summary

Join DataForce by TransPerfect as a Subject Matter Expert for Live Transcription/Stenography projects! This freelance/independent contractor role involves evaluating applicant transcription samples, providing feedback, and developing job descriptions. The position requires a flexible schedule (up to 3 hours weekly) and offers a competitive hourly rate of 50 USD. The project is expected to last one month, with the possibility of extension. The work is remote/work-from-home in Canada, starting in April 2025. You will play a pivotal role in improving the overall recruitment strategy for transcription positions.

Requirements

• Certification in live transcription or stenography/court reporter
• Proven experience as a stenographer, transcriptionist or in a similar role with advanced knowledge of stenography techniques and live transcription standards
• Strong understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting standards for transcription work
• Ability to accurately evaluate transcription work based on specific quality criteria
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports and documentation
• Idiomatic fluency in English (Canada)

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of transcription samples
• Review and assess transcription samples from applicants, focusing on accuracy, formatting, grammar, punctuation, speed, and overall transcription quality
• Provide feedback
• Offer constructive feedback to applicants based on their performance in transcription tests
• Develop job description
• Collaborate with project team to create comprehensive job descriptions that reflect the necessary skills and qualifications for the transcription role
• Screening criteria creation
• Advise on the creation and refinement of the screening criteria/test for applicants, ensuring the criteria align with the requirements for the role and meet the industry standards
• Quality assurance
• Ensure the evaluation process is consistent, fair and in line with best practices, helping to improve the overall recruitment strategy for transcription positions

Preferred Qualifications

Flexible schedule (preferred weekly availability is up to 3 hours)