Expert Audio Transcriber, Malay

perle

Remote
Per-task or per-minute compensation; rates tied to...
Remote
Native fluency in malay language
Mastery of rumi script orthography
Two years professional transcription experience
Perle is seeking an Expert Audio Transcriber for Malay to convert audio recordings into accurate written transcripts, focusing on linguistic nuance and cultural fidelity. The role requires native fluency in Malay, transcription experience, and expertise in handling diverse dialects and code-switching

Job Summary

  • Perle is an AI infrastructure company building expert-driven training data for leading labs like xAI and Samsung.
  • The role requires expert linguistic judgment to transcribe natural conversational speech including dialectal variations and code-switching.
  • Candidates will engage in a paid pilot task before onboarding and receive flexible scheduling with per-task compensation.

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Perle is seeking an Expert Audio Transcriber for Malay to convert audio recordings into accurate written transcripts, focusing on linguistic nuance and cultural fidelity. The role requires native fluency in Malay, transcription experience, and expertise in handling diverse dialects and code-switching.

Salary

Per-task or per-minute compensation; Rates tied to audio complexity and turnaround; Flexible scheduling based on project volume

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Native fluency in Malay language
  • Mastery of Rumi script orthography
  • Two years professional transcription experience
  • Ability to transcribe Manglish code-switching
  • Comfortable with web-based annotation platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Background in Malay linguistics or translation
  • Prior experience annotating Malay speech data
  • Working knowledge of Indonesian or Tamil languages
  • Familiarity with IPA phonetic transcription systems
  • Experience with verbatim versus clean-verbatim conventions

Key Requirements

  • Lifelong residence or deep immersion in Malaysia, Brunei, or Singapore
  • At least two years of professional transcription or linguistic annotation experience
  • Reliable high-speed internet and quality headphones required

Work Rights

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