Nigerian English/Pidgin Transcriptionist (SRT Creation) – Long-Term Project

LCOM Translations is looking for an experienced Nigerian transcriptionist for a long-term project involving English-language Nollywood films. The work consists of listening to the film dialogue, accurately transcribing spoken English and Nigerian Pidgin, synchronizing the transcript with the video, and delivering a properly formatted SRT file. This is NOT a translation project. The dialogue remains in English. We are looking for accurate transcription with timecoded SRT files. Responsibilities Accurately transcribe spoken dialogue. Understand Nigerian English and Nigerian Pidgin. Create synchronized SRT files. Ensure accurate timestamps. Correctly spell names, locations, and common Nigerian expressions. Deliver high-quality work on time. Requirements Native or fluent understanding of Nigerian English. Strong understanding of Nigerian Pidgin. Previous experience creating SRT files. Excellent written English. Strong attention to detail. Project Details Approximately 50–100 Nollywood films. Films range from 60–120 minutes. Long-term opportunity for the right freelancer. When Applying Please include: A brief summary of your transcription experience. Your experience working with Nigerian English and Nigerian Pidgin. The software you use to create SRT files. Your rate per finished video minute (USD) for English transcription with SRT creation. Your average turnaround time for a 90-minute film. Note: The budget shown in this posting is a placeholder for Upwork. We will evaluate proposals based on your rate per finished video minute and your experience. We look forward to hearing from you.