Punjabi audio → transcript + English translation: proofread & correct (Track Changes)

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Overview We have a ~12-minute Punjabi audio recording that has been auto-transcribed (speech‑to‑text) and machine‑translated to English. We need a native Punjabi speaker with strong written English to listen to the full audio and correct both the Punjabi verbatim transcript and the English translation so they accurately match what is actually said. The material is supplied as a single Microsoft Word table with four columns: Timestamp Speaker Transcript (Punjabi, verbatim) English translation There are 114 segments across two speakers (Speaker 1 / Speaker 2), each time‑stamped. About 40 lines are already flagged with comments where the automatic transcript is unclear — but these are only a starting point. What we need you to do Listen to the entire audio, start to finish — not only the flagged lines. The automatic transcript has errors throughout (wrong words, missed speech, mis‑heard numbers/names). Correct the Punjabi column to a faithful verbatim transcript (what is actually said, including fillers/false starts — do not clean it up or paraphrase). Correct/redo the English column so it is an accurate, natural translation of the corrected Punjabi. Make ALL edits using Word "Track Changes" in both the Punjabi and English columns, so we can see exactly what was changed. Do not accept the changes — leave them tracked. Resolve or reply to the existing comments, and add a comment anywhere the audio itself is genuinely inaudible (mark those [inaudible]). Fix speaker attribution if any line is assigned to the wrong speaker. Where a number, name, or amount is spoken, transcribe it correctly (the auto‑transcript mangled several, e.g. shows "₹0.00"). Deliverable The same Word (.docx) file returned with all edits tracked (Track Changes ON) in both the Punjabi and English columns, comments addressed, inaudible spots marked. No separate document needed. Requirements Native/fluent Punjabi (Gurmukhi script) with excellent listening comprehension of colloquial/spoken Punjabi. Strong written English for an accurate, readable translation. Comfortable with Microsoft Word Track Changes and Comments (please confirm). Prior transcription / subtitling / translation‑QA experience preferred. Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to keep the work strictly confidential (the recording is a private personal conversation; an NDA will be provided). To apply — please include (this is how we'll pick) Your rate — flat fee for this ~12‑minute file or hourly rate + your estimated hours. Your turnaround time. One or two lines confirming you are a native Punjabi speaker and are comfortable with Track Changes. Any relevant Punjabi transcription/translation samples or experience. Screening questions Are you a native Punjabi (India - Gurmukhi) speaker, and how would you rate your spoken‑Punjabi listening comprehension (regional/colloquial)? Have you delivered edits using Word Track Changes before? Roughly how long will a ~12‑minute audio file take you to transcribe‑verify + translate‑verify?

  • $20.00

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  • Remote Job
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Punjabi
Eastern Punjabi
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About the client
Member since May 8, 2017
  • Canada
    Calgary12:27 AM
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  • Small company (2-9 people)

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