We are looking for experienced Adjudicators to review and resolve discrepancies in word level transcription and timestamp annotations for an English (US) speech data project. This role requires solid judgment to make final calls on flagged or disputed segments, ensuring quality and consistency across the annotation pipeline.
- Review annotations flagged by first-pass Annotators for disagreement or ambiguity
- Listen to audio clips and make final determinations on word-level segment boundaries and transcriptions
- Apply the project style guide consistently to resolve edge cases
- Provide clear rationale for adjudication decisions
- Identify patterns in annotator errors and feedback quality observations where needed
Requirements
- Fluent in English; excellent listening comprehension
- Prior experience in transcription/annotation QA, adjudication, or linguistic review preferred
- Strong ability to apply detailed guidelines consistently and make sound judgment calls
- High attention to detail and comfort working with ambiguity
- Reliable internet connection and quiet working environment with good headphones