Multilingual Audio Transcription Specialist (Film Dialogue)

ToptalToptal·Remote(Anywhere in the World)·Work From Anywhere
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WFA Digital Insight

The demand for high-quality transcription services has been on the rise, with companies like Toptal leading the way in remote work opportunities. As the media industry continues to shift towards digital, the need for skilled multilingual transcription specialists is growing. This role stands out for its unique focus on film dialogue and flexible, short-term project structure. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their language skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Job Description

## About the Role Toptal is seeking a Multilingual Audio Transcription Specialist to work on a short-term project transcribing dialogue from full-length films. The goal is to build high-quality datasets for AI and media applications. ## Responsibilities - Transcribe movie dialogue from audio files (FLAC or similar) - Capture all spoken content accurately, even in fast-paced or complex scenes - Follow clear formatting guidelines to produce clean, structured transcripts - Deliver work that is consistent and ready for downstream use ## Requirements - Fluency in one of the following languages: Catalan, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - Strong listening skills (accents, overlapping dialogue, varied audio quality) - High attention to detail and accuracy - Comfortable working with long-form audio (full-length films) - Ability to follow structured guidelines ## Nice to Have - Transcription, captioning, or subtitling experience - Familiarity with formats like SRT or VTT - Experience with tools like oTranscribe, Express Scribe, or Subtitle Edit

How to Stand Out

- Tip: Ensure you have a strong understanding of the target language and its nuances to deliver high-quality transcripts.

  • Tip: Familiarize yourself with transcription tools and software to increase your efficiency and accuracy.
  • Tip: Practice active listening to improve your ability to capture spoken content accurately, even in challenging audio conditions.
  • Tip: Be prepared to provide examples of your transcription work or participate in a transcription test as part of the application process.
  • Tip: Highlight any experience you have working with film dialogue or long-form audio content to stand out as a candidate.

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