Swahili Audio Transcribers
Align Turn
Posted 3 months ago
Job Description
We're looking for skilled Swahili audio transcribers to convert spoken audio into accurate, well-formatted written text. You'll work with interviews, conversations, podcasts, and field recordings that blend standard Kiswahili with local slang and regional dialects.
Key Responsibilities
Transcribe Swahili audio recordings into accurate written text
Capture slang, code-switching, and dialectal expressions faithfully
Flag unclear audio segments and provide contextual notes where needed
Maintain consistent formatting and follow our style guide
Deliver completed transcripts within assigned deadlines
Requirements
Native or near-native fluency in Kiswahili (spoken and written)
Fluency in Nairobi Sheng or a Kenyan/Tanzanian tribal language (e.g., Kikuyu, Luo, Luhya, Kamba, Kalenjin, Chaga, Haya)
Sharp attention to detail
Comfortable working under tight deadlines
Reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
Nice to Have
- Prior transcription, translation, or subtitling experience
- Experience with linguistic annotation or data labeling for AI/ML
We welcome applicants from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the wider Swahili-speaking diaspora. Karibu sana!
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Job Details
- Function
- Software & Data
- Industry
- IT & Telecoms
- Type
- Contract
- Location
- Remote (Work From Home)
- Experience
- No Experience
- Salary
- Confidential
- Posted
- May 09, 2026
- Views
- 355