Expert Audio Transcriber, Portuguese (European)

We are hiring expert Portuguese (European) transcribers to convert audio recordings of native speakers into precise, conventionally formatted written transcripts. The work powers speech recognition, dialogue, and evaluation systems for major AI labs. Audio ranges from clean studio recordings to natural conversational speech in real-world acoustic conditions.

Requirements

• Native fluency in Portuguese with lifelong residence or deep immersion in Portugal or Brazil
• Mastery of Portuguese orthography per the current Acordo Ortografico
• Ability to distinguish European and Brazilian Portuguese in transcription decisions
• Strong ear for regional accents within your declared variety
• 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

Benefits

• Paid pilot task before full onboarding
• Per-task or per-minute compensation, with rates tied to audio complexity and turnaround
• Flexible scheduling, with volume scaling up and down based on active client projects
• Direct working relationship with Perle's linguistic leads and QA team
• Eligible for invitation to additional Perle expert projects across related domains