Cantonese Transcription Expert
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$20–$35/hr
Actively Hiring
1 openings
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Role Title: Cantonese Transcription Expert Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Cantonese Transcription Experts to contribute to a customer’s project focused on professional-level transcription and AI advancement. 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
- Transcribe and annotate audio recordings in Cantonese and English with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
- Review and refine automatic transcriptions, ensuring alignment with linguistic and project guidelines.
- Identify and correct language nuances, speaker accents, and contextual cues within audio samples.
- Deliver clean, time-stamped transcripts that meet specified formatting and quality standards.
- Collaborate with project leads to resolve transcription ambiguities and clarify unclear content.
- Contribute linguistic insights to improve AI training data and model performance.
- Submit deliverables according to established project timelines and milestones. Preferred Qualifications
- Native proficiency in Cantonese, with strong comprehension of regional dialectal variations.
- Demonstrated experience in professional audio transcription, particularly with Cantonese and English content.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and linguistic sensitivity.
- Proficiency with transcription tools, audio playback software, and typing in both traditional and simplified Chinese.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and completeness.
- Experience reviewing or annotating linguistic data for technology, media, or research projects (a plus).
- Ability to work independently, manage assignments, and deliver high-quality results remotely.
Requirements
- Audio Transcription
- Attention to details
- AI Training
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in one or more of: Cantonese, Chinese, or English
Key responsibilities
- Transcribe and annotate audio recordings in Cantonese and English with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
- Review and refine automatic transcriptions, ensuring alignment with linguistic and project guidelines.
- Identify and correct language nuances, speaker accents, and contextual cues within audio samples.
- Deliver clean, time-stamped transcripts that meet specified formatting and quality standards.
Why this role
Micro1's Cantonese Transcription Expert role pays $20-$35 per hour for transcribers who can work accurately across Cantonese and English audio. The project involves transcribing and annotating recordings to a high standard of accuracy for use in AI training. No prior AI experience is needed, but strong attention to detail is required throughout the transcription and annotation work.
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We've matched 72 people with a Languages background against 925 Languages listings we've tracked, so most go out without one. Set up a profile and we'll consider you for a role like this one.
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Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Languages work look like for a Cantonese Transcription Expert?
Tasks here are scoped to Languages, not generic labeling. As a Cantonese Transcription Expert, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Languages) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Languages background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Audio Transcription, Attention to details, AI Training, and Cantonese are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 1 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $20–$35/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
Do I need to be fluent in Cantonese, Chinese, or English?
Yes. This role specifically requires Cantonese, Chinese, or English proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If Cantonese is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
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