Toptal: Multilingual Audio Transcription Specialist (Film Dialogue)

Salary: Up to $30/hr | Location: Fully Remote

Overview:

Are you a language enthusiast with a keen ear for detail? Do you have a passion for film and media? Join Toptal, a leading provider of on-demand talent, as a Multilingual Audio Transcription Specialist and help build high-quality datasets for AI and media applications. In this short-term project, you will transcribe dialogue from full-length films, ensuring accuracy and consistency in a fully remote setting.

About Toptal:

Founded in 2010, Toptal is a global network of top freelance talent in various fields, including software development, design, finance, and project management. With a mission to empower companies to hire the best talent in the world, Toptal has become a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes. Its strong remote culture, emphasis on quality, and commitment to diversity make it an attractive employer for professionals seeking flexible and challenging opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Transcribe movie dialogue from audio files (FLAC or similar)
• Capture all spoken content accurately, even in fast-paced or complex scenes
• Follow clear formatting guidelines to produce clean, structured transcripts
• Deliver work that is consistent and ready for downstream use

Project Details:

• Short-term, project-based work
• Up to ~6 hours of work per video
• ~5 full-length films across multiple genres
• Fully remote
• Expected compensation is up to $30/hr

Requirements:

What We're Looking For:

• Fluency in one of the following languages: Catalan, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
• Strong listening skills (accents, overlapping dialogue, varied audio quality)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with long-form audio (full-length films)
• Ability to follow structured guidelines

Nice to Have:

• Transcription, captioning, or subtitling experience
• Familiarity with formats like SRT or VTT
• Experience with tools like oTranscribe, Express Scribe, or Subtitle Edit

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible, remote work
• Clear scope and defined deliverables

To find out more or apply for this role, please use the following link: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-multilingual-audio-transcription-specialist-film-dialogue