Punjabi Transcription Expert

What you'll do

Punjabi is written in Gurmukhi in India and Shahmukhi in Pakistan, and spoken in a range of dialects from Majhi to Doabi and Malwai, plus a large diaspora in the UK and Canada. The ad does not say which script or region the project targets, so that is worth asking about once you are in. The core work is transcribing Punjabi audio and video accurately, with attention to linguistic nuance.

Around the transcript itself you annotate metadata and speaker identification as required, review and edit transcripts already in the system so they meet quality standards, and offer cultural and contextual insight that helps the data reflect how Punjabi is really used. The ad expects you to clarify requirements and settle ambiguous cases with the team in writing and by voice, and to deliver assignments on the project's timeline as requirements evolve.

Who fits

• Native or near-native Punjabi with strong grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Proven transcription or language annotation experience, ideally on Punjabi content
• The ability to explain linguistic and cultural specifics clearly to others
• Detail-oriented habits and consistent accuracy
• Independence: managing your own priorities and adapting when requirements change
• Familiarity with transcription tools is a plus

These are preferred qualifications, and no prior AI experience is required.

What it pays

$8–15/hour. The floor matches micro1's Gujarati transcription listing and the ceiling sits between that role's $12 and the $22 to $24 tops of its Bengali, Urdu, Tamil and Telugu listings. The ad does not say whether pay is per hour worked or per audio hour, and gives no payment schedule.

Worth knowing

Good:

• Cultural and contextual knowledge is explicitly valued, not just typing speed
• No AI background required
• Remote, with no country restriction stated
• A long, specific skills list shows what screening will focus on

Less good:

• An $8 floor is low for skilled transcription
• Only 10 openings
• Script and dialect focus are not stated
• No hours, project length or volume published
• Contractor engagement: no benefits, your own tax to manage

About this listing

Posted by micro1 on its own jobs portal and read on 1 October 2026. The $8–15/hour band, the 10 openings and the qualifications above are its published text. See micro1.