Expert Audio Transcriber, North Levantine Arabic

perle

Remote
Per-task or per-minute compensation; rates tied to...
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Native fluency in north levantine arabic
Two years professional transcription experience
Ability to transcribe code-switching with french and english
** Perle is seeking an Expert Audio Transcriber fluent in North Levantine Arabic to transcribe audio recordings into precise written transcripts for AI applications. The role requires expertise in linguistic nuances, with a strong focus on accuracy and adherence to project-specific style guides. **

Job Summary

  • Perle is an AI infrastructure company building expert-driven training data and evaluation systems for leading labs like xAI and Samsung.
  • The role requires converting audio recordings of native speakers into precise, time-aligned transcripts involving complex orthographic decisions and speaker attribution.
  • Candidates must demonstrate at least two years of professional transcription experience and possess the ability to distinguish between Syrian and Lebanese dialectal variations.

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** Perle is seeking an Expert Audio Transcriber fluent in North Levantine Arabic to transcribe audio recordings into precise written transcripts for AI applications. The role requires expertise in linguistic nuances, with a strong focus on accuracy and adherence to project-specific style guides. **

Salary

Per-task or per-minute compensation; Rates tied to audio complexity and turnaround; Flexible scheduling with volume scaling

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Native fluency in North Levantine Arabic
  • Two years professional transcription experience
  • Ability to transcribe code-switching with French and English
  • Strong command of Modern Standard Arabic orthography
  • Experience with web-based annotation platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Background in Levantine linguistics or journalism
  • Prior experience annotating pan-Arab speech datasets
  • Working knowledge of French for Lebanese code-switching
  • Familiarity with IPA or phonetic transcription systems
  • Experience with verbatim versus clean-verbatim conventions

Key Requirements

  • At least two years of professional transcription experience
  • Lifelong residence or deep immersion in the Levant region
  • Reliable high-speed internet and quality headphones

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