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Tamil Transcription Expert

micro1LanguagesFirst seen 9 Oct 2026

$10 to $24/hr as listed by micro1, USDEstimate a week at this rate
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Where
58 countries

Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia

Language
Tamil, English
Type
Contract, remote

Posted on micro1 First seen 9 Oct 2026Checked 12 Oct 2026Listed until 26 Oct 2026

From the micro1 listing

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:

  1. Listen to and accurately transcribe audio content in Tamil, ensuring precise representation of spoken language.
  2. Review, proofread, and edit transcriptions for consistency, grammar, and adherence to project guidelines.
  3. Annotate linguistic features or nuances in audio data as requested by project specifications.
  4. Identify and flag unclear audio or discrepancies for further review, maintaining high-quality standards.
  5. Collaborate with project coordinators, providing feedback or clarifications in both written and verbal formats.
  6. Complete defined transcription assignments within agreed-upon deadlines, adapting to evolving project needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Native or near-native proficiency in Tamil, with strong comprehension of diverse dialects and accents.
  2. Demonstrated experience in transcription or linguistic annotation, preferably in digital projects.
  3. Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to maintain accuracy under time constraints.
  4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Tamil and English.
  5. Familiarity with standard transcription software and digital collaboration tools.
  6. Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments efficiently in a remote setting.
  7. Passion for language, linguistics, and contributing to innovative technology solutions.

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Terms in this listing

  • Transcription: Writing down exactly what is said in an audio or video recording, following the project's rules for spelling, fillers, noise and speaker changes.
  • Guidelines: The project's written instructions that define how to do a task and how to judge answers. On most projects they take precedence over personal preference.
  • Annotation: Adding labels or notes to data such as text, images, audio or video so a model can learn from it.

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