Perle is hiring expert Sa'idi Arabic transcribers to convert audio recordings into precise written transcripts. The work powers speech recognition, dialogue, and evaluation systems for major AI labs.
Requirements
- Native fluency in Sa'idi Arabic with lifelong residence or deep immersion in Upper Egypt
- Strong command of Modern Standard Arabic for orthographic decisions on dialectal speech
- Ability to distinguish Sa'idi from Cairene Egyptian Arabic in transcription
- Familiarity with regional Sa'idi variation across Upper Egyptian governorates
- At least two years of professional transcription, captioning, court reporting, broadcast, translation, or linguistic annotation experience
- Demonstrated accuracy at the word level under deadline pressure
- Comfortable with web-based annotation platforms and variable-speed audio playback
- Reliable high-speed internet, quality headphones, and a quiet workspace
- Ability to commit to defined volume per week during active project phases
Originally posted on Himalayas