Traditional Mandarin (Taiwan) Transcriber

About the Role

Location: Bangkok office (onsite). Status: Project-based (Contractor). Pay: 67 THB/bundle (50 utts) paid monthly. Hours: Flexible depending on Operations. Requirement: Fluent reading, writing, understanding, and typing in Traditional Mandarin (Taiwan) (cmn_hant_tw).

Responsibilities

• Listen to audio and video recordings and accurately transcribe spoken content into text following project-specific guidelines for formatting, punctuation, and grammar.
• Perform transcription work adhering to client-specific Written Domain Conventions and "clean room" policies.
• Refer to training materials and guidelines to ensure compliance and quality.
• Review and proofread transcripts for accuracy and completeness.
• Report technical issues promptly and suggest opportunities for process improvement.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and maintain productivity and quality.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and adhere to privacy and security guidelines.
• Participate in other projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of Upper Secondary Education or equivalent; additional training in linguistics, transcription, or related fields is a plus.
• Fluent reading, writing, understanding, and typing in Traditional Mandarin (Taiwan) (cmn_hant_tw); candidates will be required to pass a language assessment test.
• Typing speed of 40 WPM in Traditional Mandarin preferred.
• Proficiency with Mac and PC platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Authorized to work in Thailand; minimum age 18; reliable transportation to commute to on-site facilities as required.
• Strong attention to punctuation, grammar, and spelling, and ability to verify accurate spelling of names, locations, and products through research.

Skills

• Traditional Mandarin (Taiwan) transcription and typing (cmn_hant_tw).
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency.
• Research and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move around the office, including standing for extended periods and remaining seated for extended computer work.
• Manual dexterity to operate keyboard and mouse efficiently and ability to wear headphones for extended periods.
• Capacity to perform repetitive typing tasks with sustained concentration.

About Us

Productive Playhouse (PPH) is a global data company providing transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and specialized data handling since 2011. Originally founded as an educational production company, PPH has evolved into a comprehensive data services provider.

Additional Information

• Project-based contractor position; the job description may be modified or revised as necessary.
• Productive Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with Productive Playhouse is at-will.