Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) Language Transcription Expert
- $35/hr
- Posted 2 weeks ago · via Lever
Hiring in some regions only
Produce verbatim Mandarin Chinese transcripts with 98% accuracy
Listen to audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcripts of Mandarin Chinese, including filler words and non-speech elements. Your work will improve AI-powered speech recognition models. Tasks include timestamping, speaker labeling, and event annotation.
Why This Role?
Directly contribute to improving AI-powered speech recognition models
Key Responsibilities
- Produce verbatim transcripts with 98% accuracy
- Timestamp segments with less than 500ms deviation
- Label speakers in conversations with 2 to 8 participants
- Annotate non-speech elements like laughter and background noise
Requirements
- Native-level fluency in Mandarin Chinese (Simplified)
- Strong listening comprehension and attention to detail
- Ability to produce verbatim transcriptions
- Comfortable using browser-based tools
- Reliable internet connection and access to a laptop or desktop computer
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Lever Postings
Join our team as an Independent Contractor for Project Lupin. Project Lupin aims to help improve AI-powered speech recognition models In this project, participants contribute by checking and modifying the audio segmentation and transcription. The transcriptions generated will contribute to the development of improved AI-powered speech recognition models. Project Benefits -Flexible hours – Work on your own schedule -Remote – Work from anywhere -Fair pay globally – Always above minimum wage in your market -Scalable earnings – The more you work, the more you earn Task Summary You will listen to real audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcripts — capturing not just what was said, but how it was said. That means every “uh,” every repeated word, and every trailing sentence matters. Your work will include: • Verbatim transcription with a target of 98%+ accuracy • Timestamping segments with less than 500ms deviation • Speaker labeling for conversations with 2 to 8 participants • Event annotation for non-speech elements (e.g., laughter, background noise, unintelligible audio) Requirements Native-level fluency in Mandarin Chinese (Simplified), including familiarity with regional accents and informal speech Strong listening comprehension and attention to detail. Ability to produce verbatim transcriptions, including stutters, repetitions, and filler words. Experience in transcription, annotation, or linguistics is an advantage. Comfortable using browser-based tools (training will be provided). Reliable internet connection. Access to a laptop or desktop computer (mobile devices are not supported). Reliable availability for minimum 10+ hours per week. Please Note This project follows a first-come, first-served approach and operates with demographic quotas to ensure fair and balanced representation across all participant groups. As a result, some individuals may not receive a task assignment if their group has already been filled. This role is a project-based opportunity with CrowdGen, where you will join the CrowdGen Community as an Independent Contractor. If selected, you will receive an email from CrowdGen regarding the creation of an account using your application email address. You will need to log in to this account and reset the password, complete the setup requirements, and proceed with your application for this project-based role. Join us in shaping the future of voice AI. Your participation in Project Lupin will directly help improve how technology understands and responds to real human speech. #crowdgen
Salary Context
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Hiring at CrowdGen by Appen
CrowdGen by Appen has 13 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since Oct 13, 2026 — across Data & Analytics, Writing & Content.
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Market context
- VERIFIEDStated pay is 37% below the role median of $115,000/year (n=205 pay-disclosing listings).
- VERIFIEDCrowdGen by Appen: 28 postings in the last 3 months, 28 all-time on LokerDollar.
- VERIFIEDCompany first seen Oct 13, 2026.
- VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 20, 2026.
- VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 20, 2026.
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- Is Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) Language Transcription Expert at CrowdGen by Appen a remote job?
- Yes, Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) Language Transcription Expert at CrowdGen by Appen is remote, but the employer hires only in certain regions. Check the listing for location requirements before applying.
- What is the salary for Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) Language Transcription Expert at CrowdGen by Appen?
- The listed pay range for this role is $35/hr.
- What type of employment is Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) Language Transcription Expert at CrowdGen by Appen?
- This is a contract position.
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- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at CrowdGen by Appen.
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