Tamil Transcription Expert

Employer description and requirements

Role Title: Tamil Transcription Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Tamil Transcription Experts to contribute to a unique customer project focused on linguistic accuracy and digital content enrichment. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of work:

Listen to and accurately transcribe audio content in Tamil, ensuring precise representation of spoken language.

Review, proofread, and edit transcriptions for consistency, grammar, and adherence to project guidelines.

Annotate linguistic features or nuances in audio data as requested by project specifications.

Identify and flag unclear audio or discrepancies for further review, maintaining high-quality standards.

Collaborate with project coordinators, providing feedback or clarifications in both written and verbal formats.

Complete defined transcription assignments within agreed-upon deadlines, adapting to evolving project needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Native or near-native proficiency in Tamil, with strong comprehension of diverse dialects and accents.

Demonstrated experience in transcription or linguistic annotation, preferably in digital projects.

Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to maintain accuracy under time constraints.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Tamil and English.

Familiarity with standard transcription software and digital collaboration tools.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments efficiently in a remote setting.

Passion for language, linguistics, and contributing to innovative technology solutions.

Application screening questions

How soon can you start the work? (in days)

What is your expected hourly rate in USD?

What is your level of proficiency in [Language]?

This role is paid per task (not hourly). Are you comfortable with this structure?

This role requires a minimum of 20 hours a week. Are you comfortable with that?

Other published fields (read alongside the description):

Published hourly-rate fields: {'max': 24, 'min': 10}

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