Telugu Transcription Expert

What you'll do

Telugu is spoken by close to a hundred million people, yet it is thin in most AI training sets, so clean transcribed speech is exactly the gap this kind of project fills. You transcribe Telugu audio, video and text content into accurate written form, segment and label audio according to set guidelines, and review existing transcripts for consistency and correctness.

Where the language gets hard (regional dialect, code-switching into English, idiom that does not translate literally) you flag it and add the cultural context the dataset needs. The work runs to milestones, so steady, timely output matters as much as accuracy.

Who fits

• Native or near-native Telugu, spoken and written
• Experience in transcription, annotation or linguistic data work across audio, video or text
• Careful proofreading and editing of Telugu content
• Understanding of regional dialects and cultural nuance across Telugu-speaking communities
• Clear communication in writing and speech
• Familiarity with annotation tools or transcription platforms is an advantage
• The self-discipline to deliver on your own in a remote setup

No AI experience is required.

What it pays

$10–24/hour, micro1's published band. That is typical of Indic-language transcription work and well above local market rates for many contributors based in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, while modest for diaspora contributors in the US or Europe. The ad does not state hours, volume or what decides placement within the band.

Worth knowing

Good:

• Open to anyone with strong Telugu and careful work habits; no degree stated
• Transcription experience helps but is not strictly required
• Remote, no country restriction stated

Less good:

• Only ten openings
• The band is wide relative to its top figure, with no published basis for placement
• Transcription is exacting and repetitive
• No hours, duration or pay structure published; contractor terms, no benefits

About this listing

Posted by micro1 on its referral jobs board and read on 24 September 2026. The pay band, openings and qualifications are micro1's published text. Payment schedule is not stated.

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