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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Eligibility
- Qualified contributors worldwide who are fluent in Sinhalese and able to work remotely for at least 4 hours per day can apply. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome.
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- Required to apply
Job description
About Perle
Perle builds AI infrastructure, including expert-led training data, evaluation workflows, and applied AI solutions for major labs and enterprise clients. Based in San Francisco and supported by specialists in more than forty markets, the company focuses on work that depends on human judgment, nuanced language understanding, and cultural accuracy.
Role Overview
Perle is looking for a freelance transcription professional who is fluent in Sinhalese for a remote, paid contract assignment available to contributors around the world.
What You’ll Do
- Review 2-speaker audio files in Sinhalese and transcribe them manually.
- Capture each speaker’s words completely and with high accuracy.
- Mark turns as Speaker 1 or Speaker 2 to match the corresponding audio channel.
- Insert timestamps at the beginning of every speaker turn in HH:MM:SS format.
- Keep the transcript in order without unexplained gaps or skipped sections.
Quality Expectations
- Maintain a Word Error Rate of 5% or below across submitted transcripts.
- Ensure speaker labeling is flawless, with Speaker 1 always aligned to Channel 1.
- Work is reviewed continuously, and feedback is shared quickly.
- Submissions that miss the quality benchmark will be sent back for revision.
Project Details
This is a manual audio transcription project in Sinhalese. The work is remote and flexible, with an expected commitment of roughly 4 hours per day. Onboarding begins as soon as a candidate qualifies.
Application Process
Applicants must complete a short qualification exercise consisting of a 5-minute Sinhalese audio transcription sample. Candidates who clear the test can be onboarded right away and begin production work.
Equal Opportunity
Perle states that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
Requirements
- Native-level or near-native fluency in Sinhalese, both spoken and written.
- Strong command of written Sinhalese, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Ability to work independently and consistently meet daily output expectations.
- A computer and a reliable internet connection.
- Availability for at least 4 hours each day.
- Ability to pass a qualification test before starting.
- Previous transcription experience is helpful but not mandatory.