Lilt Production Linguist/Transcriber for Chichewa/Nyanja at Lilt Production creates accurate transcripts from audio recordings to support multilingual speech-to-text projects. Tasks include PII tagging, transcription, and quality control.
Responsibilities
The project is expected to run for about 2–3 months, with around 20–30 hours of work per week.
What You’ll Deliver
You may contribute to one or more of the following workflows:
Identify and tag personal information (PII) in audio content
Mark background sounds and non-speech events according to the provided guidelines
Transcription (Chichewa)
Review and correct automatically generated transcripts against the audio
Ensure high fidelity to spoken content, including noises, cross talk, etc., while following the provided annotation guidelines
Transcription QC
Review finished transcripts for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines
Correct errors and provide structured feedback on linguistic issues where needed
Qualification
Native-level proficiency in ChichewaA background in linguisticsWhy Collaborate with Lilt?Your scheduleGet paid quickly and fairlyWork on projects that actually matterBe part of something biggerGrow without limitsBackground in linguistics
Required
Native-level proficiency in Chichewa
Strong listening skills and close attention to detail
Prior experience with spoken language transcription or linguistic annotation is a strong advantage
A background in linguistics, language studies, or translation is a plus
Good-quality headphones and a quiet place to work
Availability for around 20–30 hours per week over the 2–3 month project period
Why Collaborate with Lilt?
Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.
Get paid quickly and fairly. We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.
Work on projects that actually matter. Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology that is shaping how humans and machines communicate.
Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals who are advancing human knowledge together.
Grow without limits. As a Lilt contractor you get access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.
Preferred
Background in linguistics, language studies, or translation