Apus: Audio Transcription Verifier Catalan

About the role

You own the critical responsibility of safeguarding the linguistic integrity of Catalan voice data within a high-stakes AI training environment. This role positions you as the final gatekeeper for transcription quality, where your decisions directly determine the reliability of the dataset. You are entrusted with enforcing strict quality standards that ensure the resulting AI models perform accurately for Catalan speakers worldwide. By meticulously reviewing and correcting transcriptions, you actively shape the cultural authenticity of the AI's output. Your work supports a project that values precision, clarity, and respect for the nuances of the Catalan language. You will collaborate closely with analysts to refine guidelines and improve team performance over the short project timeline. Ultimately, your contribution helps create AI systems that understand and interact with users in a culturally appropriate and accurate manner.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Execute verification cycles for Apus: Audio Transcription Verifier Catalan at Welo Global by assessing short audio segments for accuracy.
• Analyze transcriptions lasting approximately five seconds to determine compliance with project guidelines and quality standards.
• Approve accurate transcriptions while providing specific, actionable written feedback for those requiring correction.
• Identify and correct errors related to punctuation, formatting, and the application of the established style guide.
• Act as a Supporting Analyst by offering constructive feedback that helps improve the overall quality of transcription work.
• Flag recurring issues and anomalies to the project lead to facilitate broader process improvements and guideline refinements.
• Test audio playback setups and hardware functionality to ensure interference-free evaluation conditions.
• Document edge cases and unusual scenarios in working notes to streamline future review cycles.
• Monitor intake paths for short dialogue under ten seconds to confirm alignment with project specifications.
• Observe and categorize recurring faults to enable systemic adjustments by the project management team.
• Maintain a critical eye for subtle errors in formatting, grammar, and stylistic consistency throughout the review process.
• Uphold professional standards by delivering clear, objective, and improvement-focused written feedback to the team.

Requirements

• Demonstrate native or near-native fluency in Catalan, reflecting both local writing conventions and natural speech patterns.
• Exhibit exceptional written communication skills with an expert-level command of grammar, punctuation, and stylistic accuracy.
• Bring prior experience in quality review, editing, transcription QA, or a related field to demonstrate sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Possess a strong critical eye capable of detecting subtle errors in formatting and adherence to project guidelines.
• Ensure access to a reliable computer, high-quality headphones, and a stable internet connection to perform remote duties effectively.
• Provide clear, professional, and constructive written feedback that supports collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Have familiarity with annotation or linguistic QA tools, though such experience is not mandatory for the role.
• Commit to a schedule of 10 to 20 hours per week consistently over a period of up to 6 weeks.
• Maintain availability to start the project as soon as possible and adhere to the anticipated timeline.
• Reside in Spain to comply with location requirements for this freelance-remote engagement.
• Apply sound reasoning and analytical skills to evaluate transcription accuracy and guideline compliance.

Practical notes

• The project requires a commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week for up to 6 weeks.
• The engagement is fully remote, but the location must be within Spain.
• The role operates on a freelance basis with a compensation rate of $24.90 per hour.
• Strict adherence to a pace of 10 to 20 hours per week is required for the duration of the project.
• Please refer to the source for the most current application process and submission instructions.