Key Responsibilities:-

Accurately transcribe conversational audio verbatim in Odia script (ଓଡ଼ିଆ).

Preserve fillers, repetitions, stutters, false starts, and natural speech patterns.

Handle Odia code-switching, regional accents, and colloquial speech.

Identify and tag unintelligible speech, overlapping speech, background noise, and other audio issues.

Follow project-specific transcription and formatting guidelines.

Maintain 97%+ transcription accuracy and meet assigned TATs.

Review and correct work based on QA/reviewer feedback.

Requirements:-

Native or near-native proficiency in Odia, with excellent reading and writing skills.

1–3+ years of experience in transcription, subtitling, captioning, speech annotation, or similar work preferred.

Strong Odia typing skills; 40+ WPM preferred.

Excellent listening skills and attention to detail.

Comfortable working with natural, unscripted, multi-speaker conversations.





Experience handling multilingual/code-switched audio is an advantage.

Laptop/desktop, reliable internet, and valuable-quality headphones are required.

Selection Process

Application Screening:-

2–3 minute Odia transcription skill test

Evaluation & Shortlisting

NDA + Onboarding

Production Assignment

Preferred Skills:-

Odia Fluency | Verbatim Transcription | Odia Typing | Listening Skills | Attention to Detail | Audio Annotation | Code-Switching | Quality Focus | TAT Management

Compensation:-

Payment is based on approved transcription output, with rates shared during onboarding. High-performing contributors may be considered for ongoing projects and QA/Reviewer opportunities.

Confidentiality: An NDA must be signed before accessing project audio and transcription materials.

📌 Odia Transcriber | Freelance (India)
🏢 Apnatime Tech Private
📍 India