Freelance Transcriptionist — Burmese

About Perle

Perle builds AI infrastructure, including expert-led training datasets, evaluation frameworks, and applied AI tools for prominent labs and businesses. Based in San Francisco and supported by specialists in over forty markets, the company focuses on tasks that depend on human judgment, linguistic precision, and cultural accuracy.

Perle is seeking a Burmese-fluent freelance transcriptionist for a remote, paid contract assignment that is open to qualified contributors worldwide.

Role Overview

The work involves transcribing Burmese audio recordings featuring two clearly separated speakers. Each file has two channels, and the finished transcript must be clean, accurate, sequential, and marked with the correct speaker labels and timestamps.

What You Will Do

• Review Burmese audio with two speakers and transcribe it manually
• Capture each speaker’s words completely and accurately
• Mark every turn as Speaker 1 or Speaker 2 in line with the audio channel
• Insert timestamps at the beginning of each speaker turn using the HH:MM:SS format
• Keep the transcript in order without unexplained missing sections or gaps

Requirements

• Native-level or near-native Burmese fluency in both speaking and writing
• Excellent Burmese writing skills, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Ability to work on your own and consistently meet daily output goals
• A computer and reliable internet connection
• Availability of at least 4 hours per day
• Transcription experience is helpful but not mandatory; all applicants must complete and pass a qualification test

Quality Standards

• Delivered transcripts must maintain a word error rate of 5% or lower
• Speaker labeling must be exact, with no mistakes in identifying channels
• Submissions are checked continuously, and feedback is shared quickly
• Any file that falls below the required quality level will be sent back for revision

Project Details

The assignment is manual audio transcription in Burmese. The expected commitment is approximately 4 hours per day, with a flexible remote schedule. Onboarding begins as soon as a contributor qualifies.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their details through the Perle platform and complete a short qualification exercise consisting of a 5-minute Burmese audio transcription sample. Candidates who clear the test are onboarded right away and moved into production work.

Equal Opportunity

Perle states that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.