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Allegis Transcription

Transcriptionist

Renton, WA · On-site +1

Since 1996 Allegis has provided premiere transcription services to legal and insurance industry ... audio recordings completely, accurately, and in adherence to formatting standards and quality ...

Dev Technology

Audio AI Engineer

Reston, VA

$80K - $160K/yr

Ingest, clean, segment, label, and version multilingual audio and transcript data, with attention to code-switching and borrowed-word phenomena across the target language set. * Model adaptation:

Notion

Software Engineer, AI Capture

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... transcript → summary → follow-ups (full-stack ownership). • Make meeting & data capture feel effortless and magical (e.g., speaker identification via audio waveforms, richer in-meeting UX, ...

Dev Technology Group

Audio AI Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $160K/yr

Ingest, clean, segment, label, and version multilingual audio and transcript data, with attention to code-switching and borrowed-word phenomena across the target language set. * Model adaptation:

Dev Technology

Audio AI Engineer

Reston, VA

$80K - $160K/yr

Ingest, clean, segment, label, and version multilingual audio and transcript data, with attention to code-switching and borrowed-word phenomena across the target language set. * Model adaptation:

Dev Technology

Audio AI Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$80K - $160K/yr

Ingest, clean, segment, label, and version multilingual audio and transcript data, with attention to code-switching and borrowed-word phenomena across the target language set. * Model adaptation:

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for audio transcription in the United States is $22.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Audio transcription is the process of converting spoken words from audio recordings into written text. This service is often used for interviews, podcasts, meetings, legal proceedings, and other situations where a written record of spoken content is needed. Transcription can be done manually by a person or automatically using speech recognition software, although human transcription is usually more accurate. Accurate audio transcription requires good listening skills, attention to detail, and sometimes knowledge of specialized terminology depending on the subject matter.

What is an audio transcriptionist?

The duties of an audio transcription professional involve working to transcribe speech to text. They listen to a recording or audio files or type what a person is saying in real time, focusing on creating accurate text of audio. Transcriptionists may work in the healthcare industry, in a courtroom, or a corporate board room. They make transcripts of speeches, news reports on TV or radio, or conference calls. An audio transcription professional may also work in law enforcement where they record police radio interactions. The qualifications that you need to work in audio transcription vary.

What are some common challenges faced by audio transcriptionists, and how can they be managed?

Audio transcriptionists often encounter challenges such as poor audio quality, heavy accents, overlapping speakers, and specialized terminology. Managing these difficulties typically involves using high-quality headphones, leveraging transcription software with playback controls, and frequently pausing or rewinding to capture unclear sections. Additionally, building a glossary of industry-specific terms and collaborating with clients or colleagues for clarifications can significantly improve accuracy and efficiency.

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To start a job in audio transcription, you should develop strong listening and typing skills, familiarize yourself with transcription software and tools, and create a professional resume highlighting relevant experience. Many transcription jobs require passing a skills test or sample transcription to demonstrate accuracy and speed before being hired.
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Pashto Audio Transcription & Quality Reviewer

Lifted, an Upwork Company™

Remote

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Pashto Audio Transcription & Quality Reviewer

Our enterprise client, a leading provider of high-quality, diverse datasets for AI model development is seeking a skilled Pashto Audio Transcription & Quality Reviewer to support an AI training initiative aimed at improving the speech recognition models.

In this role, you will produce precise, verbatim transcriptions and review audio recordings in Pashto. Your contributions will directly help train and enhance next-generation AI speech technologies.

Job Description

This project focuses on transcription tasks involving both single-speaker and multi-speaker audio recordings. Tasks may vary in complexity depending on audio quality and number of speakers. Clear instructions and guidelines will be provided, and ongoing feedback may be given to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Listen to audio recordings and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Pashto.
  • Capture not only what is said, but how it is said (including filler words, repetitions, and false starts).
  • Add speaker labels for multi-speaker recordings (2–8 participants).
  • Insert precise timestamps for text segments (within 500ms accuracy).
  • Annotate non-speech events such as laughter, background noise, or unclear audio.
  • Follow detailed project instructions and maintain high quality standards.
  • Maintain steady productivity and reliability throughout the project.

Workload & Commitment

  • We are flexible, but ideally contributors can dedicate at least 20 hours per week.
  • Work can be completed at any time of day as long as weekly hours and quality levels are met.
Qualifications
  • Expert-level fluency in Pashto, including familiarity with regional accents and informal speech.
  • Strong listening comprehension and attention to detail.
  • Ability to produce verbatim transcriptions, including stutters, repetitions, and filler words.
  • Experience in transcription, annotation, or linguistics is an advantage.
  • Comfortable using browser-based tools (training will be provided).
  • Reliable internet connection.
  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer (mobile devices are not supported).
  • Reliable availability for 20+ hours per week.
Additional Information
  • Work volume is flexible, with approximately 4 hours of work available per day.
  • Remote opportunity
  • Work volume may vary weekly
  • Pay rate is per audio hour, based on expected productivity and quality standards.

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