Hawaiian Transcriber Location: Remote Status: Project Based (Contract) Compensation: USD $3.50 per audio minute transcribed Benefits: Flexible schedule, work from home ABOUT THE COMPANY Productive Playhouse Inc. (PPH) is a global data company. From our start, forward thinking in language acquisition and carefully observed cultural experience have defined the Productive Playhouse mission and driven our teams. Our growth into a full-service data company began in 2011 and has expanded rapidly over the last decade. PPH currently offers our clients a wide range of data services including transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and sensitive and diversity-focused data handling, with additional services being added continuously. JOB SUMMARY The current transcription project involves research for talk-to-text technology and transcribing audio in our online database. The task will be to listen to audio files and type (transcribe) what you hear. Some labeling of segments is required. The transcription must be completed according to a set of guidelines that you will be provided upon acceptance. Transcribers will be assigned tasks of varying sizes (minutes) and paid per minute of audio transcribed. The workload is dependent on project needs. The project is being coordinated via Upwork. All transcribers will need to have an Upwork profile. Candidates who do not already have an Upwork profile are welcome to apply, but will need to create a profile after being hired. RESPONSIBILITIES Transcribe all assigned audio filesFollow project guidelinesMeet project deadlinesMake consistent progress on assigned audio filesCommunicate with project managers in a timely and effective mannerCommunicate in English with project managers via email (verbal communication is not required)SKILLS TypingComputer/Internet skillsWeb search skillsA good command of English is preferredResponsiveness to emailAbility to meet deadlinesREQUIREMENTS Full proficiency in the Hawaiian language (ISO: haw)Native-level (C2) proficiency in Hawaiian including the ability to read and write. If you do not possess these characteristics, but wish to be considered for other roles, please submit your inquiry via our Jobseekers Inquiry form.Excellent grammar/orthography and punctuation in Hawaiian. You will be required to take a test.Have an Upwork profile, or be willing to create an Upwork profileHigh-speed internet accessAccess to e-mailPlease note, the pay rate is in US dollars and payment will be made in US dollars. The amount in local currency will vary according to exchange rates. #J-18808-Ljbffr