Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-site)
Hybrid Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week, in-person 3 days
Pay: $30/hour
Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
About the RoleWe're looking for a detail-oriented Transcription Specialist to join our annotation team on-site in Phoenix. You'll listen to English-language audio and correct the corresponding speech-to-text transcript according to the project SOP. You'll also help track and report Word Error Rate (WER) as part of the quality process.
Responsibilities
- Listen to audio recordings and correct the auto-generated speech-to-text transcript per the project SOP
- Track and report Word Error Rate (WER) and related quality metrics for assigned transcripts
- Apply formatting, punctuation, and style conventions consistently per SOP
- Flag unclear audio, ambiguous phrasing, or SOP gaps to the project lead
- Meet daily/weekly throughput and accuracy targets
- Participate in calibration sessions and apply updated SOP guidance promptly
- Maintain confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive audio/data
Requirements
- Ability to work on-site in Phoenix, AZ for 3 days a week
- Excellent listening comprehension and strong written English (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
- Strong attention to detail and consistency in following a defined SOP
- Comfortable working with audio playback and annotation/transcription software
- Basic comfort with tracking/reporting metrics (e.g., WER) in a spreadsheet or tool
- Reliable and punctual; able to commit to a full 40-hour work week
- Prior transcription, captioning, or QA experience a plus but not required
Contract Details
- This is a 1099 independent contractor position
- Rate: $30/hour
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Objectways is a data services and consulting company. We help our customers solve some of the most pressing problems in Big Data, AI / ML, and Physical Intelligences. While Cloud providers provide a plethora of tools, we believe in working backward from a customer problem to provide prescribed use of services and architecture.