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• Remote contractor opportunity
• Part-time engagement with 20+ hours per week
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About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. People prepare, transcribe, label, and review real-world data so AI models can better understand language, speech, images, and other forms of information.

As a Telugu Transcription Expert, your language knowledge will contribute directly to more accurate and culturally authentic AI systems. No prior AI experience is required because this role values Telugu expertise and careful data work.

• Help improve next-generation AI systems
• Work with real-world audio, video, and text data
• Use language and cultural knowledge in cutting-edge technology

The Role

OpenTrain is recruiting a Telugu Transcription Expert for a language-data project focused on transcription quality and linguistic accuracy. You will transcribe, annotate, and review Telugu content while identifying language nuances, regional differences, and ambiguities.

This is an entry-level contractor opportunity requiring 20+ hours per week. The listed pay range is $10 to $24 per hour, depending on the applicable project terms.

• Role: Telugu Transcription Expert
• Work type: Contractor and part-time
• Time requirement: 20+ hours per week
• Pay range: $10 to $24 per hour
• Primary data type: Audio
• Primary task: Transcription

What You'll Do

You will work independently on Telugu language data while communicating clearly with project stakeholders and meeting established project milestones. Accuracy, consistency, and attention to linguistic detail are essential throughout the workflow.

• Transcribe Telugu audio, video, and text content into accurate written form.
• Annotate, segment, and label audio data according to established guidelines.
• Review and edit Telugu transcriptions for clarity, consistency, and correctness.
• Provide cultural and contextual insights that improve linguistic authenticity.
• Identify and report language nuances, challenges, and ambiguities.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders through written and verbal channels.
• Deliver high-quality, timely work and meet project milestones.

Requirements

Applicants should have native or near-native Telugu proficiency in both written and spoken forms. Experience working with transcription, annotation, or linguistic data is required, along with strong proofreading and editing ability in Telugu.

• Native or near-native proficiency in written and spoken Telugu.
• Experience with transcription, annotation, or linguistic data processing.
• Experience working with audio, video, or text content.
• Strong Telugu proofreading and editing skills.
• Understanding of Telugu cultural nuances and regional dialects.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage deliverables autonomously in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with linguistic annotation tools or transcription platforms is helpful.

Who Should Apply

This role is a strong fit for Telugu speakers with careful listening, writing, proofreading, and editing skills. It may suit transcription specialists, language professionals, annotators, and independent contributors who can work reliably in a self-directed remote environment.

You do not need previous AI-industry experience. Your Telugu fluency, knowledge of regional language variation, and ability to follow data-quality guidelines are the most important foundations for the work.

• Telugu language experts and transcription professionals
• Candidates with audio, video, or text annotation experience
• Detail-oriented proofreaders and editors
• Independent workers comfortable with remote project delivery
• Entry-level applicants with relevant language and data-processing experience

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account and apply through the platform. Be prepared to demonstrate your Telugu proficiency and relevant transcription, annotation, proofreading, or linguistic data experience.

This opportunity is available to applicants in the countries specified in the listing. Review the project details and application requirements before submitting your application.

• Apply through OpenTrain
• Highlight your Telugu language proficiency
• Include relevant transcription or annotation experience
• Show your proofreading, editing, and cultural language knowledge