The work
You will listen to short Italian recordings and write clean, standardized verbatim transcripts. The work reflects what was said, not a translation or creative rewrite.
You will also complete simple listening checks using set options. Accuracy and consistent decisions matter more than speed.
- Transcribe short Italian audio clips accurately.
- Follow detailed transcription rules without improvising.
- Flag unclear or unusable audio.
- Mark sections that cannot be understood with confidence.
- Use spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and standard Italian conventions consistently.
What it pays and takes
This is long-term, part-time contractor work at an intermediate experience level. The role is open to candidates currently located in Italy.
- Pay: $11 USD per hour.
- Schedule: About 1 hour per day, Monday through Friday.
- Hours: Less than 20 hours per week, with a flexible daily schedule.
- Commitment: Ongoing work for 12 months or longer.
- Location: Open to candidates currently in Italy.
- Language: Fluent Italian with professional-level writing accuracy and bilingual English ability.
- Skills: Strong listening, careful judgment, and comfort handling imperfect audio.
- Experience with transcription, captioning, subtitling, or speech data labeling and quality checks is preferred.
- Equipment: Reliable internet, a computer for web-based tools, quality headphones, and a quiet work environment.
- Before starting, you must complete a short Italian transcription screening sample.
How it works
Apply on OpenTrain, where the employer reviews applications.