Productive Playhouse is hiring a
Transcription Team Manager

Summary

The job is for a Transcription Team Manager at Productive Playhouse Inc., a global data company. The role involves managing a team of 5-10 transcribers, overseeing projects focused on transcribing audio content into text, and earning income through multiple streams as a transcriber, proofreader, and manager.

Requirements

• Full proficiency in the language Zarma, also known as Zarma Ciine, Sanni, Ajami, زَرْمَ ݘِينٜ , زَرْمَ سَنِّ, ISO: dje
• 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
• 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
• Administrating and grading language verification tests, as well as revising and enhancing tests as needed
• Training and providing support for transcribers
• During down time, utilize company transcription program to transcribe alongside transcribers to help progression of 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

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Benefits

• Ability to work remotely, flexible schedule
• Compensation as noted below
• Transcription: USD $1.20 per audio minute transcribed
• Proofreading: USD $0.40 per audio minute reviewed
• Management: USD $0.30 per audio minute completed (total of all project audio minutes)
• The projected project volume is currently 8 audio hours. Volume may fluctuate on client demands
• Payment will be made on a 60-day pay cycle
• Acceptable payment methods are PayPal, Payoneer and Wise
• Productive Playhouse will cover platform fees associated with the accepted payment platforms