French Transcriptionist

About this task

Remote French transcription project supporting the training of artificial intelligence technologies.

Responsibilities:
- Produce verbatim transcriptions and written records of audio files.
- Classify and label data according to defined criteria.
- Grade linguistic content.
- Learn and use the required transcription software.

Requirements:
- At least 18 years old.
- Very good knowledge of French, with strong grammar, punctuation and spelling in your native language.
- Good command of English to understand guidelines and collaborate with an international virtual team.
- Comfort with user-friendly technology and the ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Professionalism, commitment, confidentiality and availability.
- Ability to meet deadlines and daily performance targets, implement feedback and follow guidelines.
- Speed, accuracy, research skills, adaptability, independence and attention to detail.
- A Windows computer; Windows 7 or 8 is acceptable.
- Internet access with at least a fast DSL connection; cable or fiber is a plus.

Preferred experience:
- Verbatim transcription.
- Data labeling and classification.
- Grading and evaluation of linguistic content.

Working arrangements:
- Remote from home, worldwide within GMT−4 to GMT+2.
- Ongoing project lasting more than six months.
- Potential requests for four to eight hours of work per day.
- Payment per minute of source audio; rate not specified.
- Start as soon as possible.