Productive Playhouse is hiring a
Temne Transcription Team Manager

Summary

Join Productive Playhouse Inc. as a Transcription Team Manager in a remote, project-based role. Oversee a team of 5-10 transcribers, manage projects focused on religious audio transcription, and earn income through multiple streams (transcription, reviewing, and management).

Requirements

• Full proficiency in the Temne language, also known as Timne (ISO: tem)
• Professional work experience in Linguistics, Translation, Transcription or localization, strongly preferred
• 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
• Monitor team progress and performance, ensuring timely project completion
• Provide invoices and invoice summaries
• Assist in hiring and onboarding transcribers, following company-established procedures
• Administrate and grade language verification tests, revise and enhance tests as needed
• Train and provide support for transcribers
• During down time, utilize company transcription program to transcribe alongside transcribers
• Troubleshoot alongside Team Services Manager and department Operations Coordinator to resolve any issues reported by transcribers during their work

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Upwork

Benefits

Ability to work remotely, flexible schedule