Productive Playhouse is hiring a
Transcription Team Manager

Summary

Join Productive Playhouse Inc. as a Transcription Team Manager to oversee a team of 5-10 transcribers working on long-form transcription projects in the Manga Kanuri language. This project-based role offers multiple income streams and allows for remote work with a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Full proficiency in the Manga Kanuri language (ISO: kby)
• 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
• Preferred experience using Upwork

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 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

Benefits

Ability to work remotely, flexible schedule