Linguist/Transcriber – Chichewa/Nyanja (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking native‑level speakers of Chichewa/Nyanja to join our global pool of linguists. As an independent contractor you will work remotely on audio recordings, producing verbatim transcripts and English translations for a large‑scale multilingual speech‑to‑text project.

Key responsibilities

• Create accurate verbatim transcripts from audio files, including non‑speech elements such as noises and cross‑talk.
• Translate transcribed content into natural, fluent English while preserving meaning, tone and cultural nuance.
• Perform quality review of transcripts or translations, correcting errors and providing feedback on linguistic issues.
• Optionally handle both transcription and translation within the same workflow when required.

Required profile

• Native‑level proficiency in Chichewa or Nyanja.
• Graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, language studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (2‑5 years of full‑time translation work).
• Prior experience with spoken‑language transcription is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• High attention to detail and ability to follow annotation guidelines.
• Strong written English for producing clear translations.

What we offer

• Flexible schedule – work when you want, as much or as little as you like.
• Competitive freelance rates with prompt payment.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge AI and language‑technology projects.
• Access to a global community of linguists and language professionals.