Expert Audio Transcriber, Spanish

Perle is hiring expert Spanish transcribers to convert audio recordings into precise written transcripts. The work involves applying correct conventions for speaker identification, overlapping speech, and non-speech events. Transcribers will need to have native fluency in Spanish and mastery of Spanish orthography. The work is remote and requires a reliable high-speed internet connection and quality headphones.

Requirements

• Native fluency in Spanish with lifelong residence or deep immersion in the declared variety's region
• Mastery of Spanish orthography per current RAE / ASALE guidelines
• Strong ear for regional Spanish accents and ability to distinguish them in transcription
• Comfortable transcribing Spanish code-switching with English or regional indigenous languages where it occurs
• At least two years of professional transcription, captioning, court reporting, broadcast, translation, or linguistic annotation experience
• Demonstrated accuracy at the word level under deadline pressure
• Comfortable with web-based annotation platforms and variable-speed audio playback
• Reliable high-speed internet, quality headphones, and a quiet workspace
• Ability to commit to defined volume per week during active project phases

Benefits

• Per-task or per-minute compensation, with rates tied to audio complexity and turnaround
• Flexible scheduling, with volume scaling up and down based on active client projects
• Direct working relationship with Perle's linguistic leads and QA team
• Eligible for invitation to additional Perle expert projects across related domains

Originally posted on Himalayas