Associate, Scoring Service Limited TermHourly Rate (US)
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Associate Scoring Service
Description: This role aligns to industry-level titles such as Transcribers or Transcriptionists
Description:
We are seeking part-time transcribers to join our team and be a part of the development of automated tests of English language proficiency. Transcriptions are key to developing our AI scoring models used in many of our assessment products.
Responsibilities:
As an Associate Scoring Service you will log in to a web-based tool to listen to spoken responses one-by-one and transcribe test-takers speech word-for-word using our specific transcription notations. All speech and events heard in the audio responses are transcribed from hesitations and coughs to street noise and laughter. The work is very detail oriented. Successful transcribers have an interest in language have a good ear and enjoy the challenges of deciphering spoken audio responses from English language learners.
After being hired candidates must pass a paid training session which takes up to 10 hours. Candidates who do not pass will not continue in the position. Candidates who pass the training will be invited to work on a Pearson transcription project.
This is a temporary job and is meant to cover the duration of a single project. The project is projected to last from early March to mid-May. As an Associate Scoring Service you are expected to work 10 hours/week for the duration of the project so that we can stay on track. Associate Scoring Service work from home and set their own schedules as the web-based tool is available 24/7.
This is an hourly-paid ($20/hour) non-benefit-eligible part-time position with the work completed at ones home.
Preferred Qualifications:
Mastery of the English language
Bachelors degree in a language-related field (linguistics TESOL language studies English)
Attention to detail
Typing speed of 55 WPM
Previous transcription experience
ESL/EFL teaching experience
Ability to successfully work independently and remotely from a home office
Technical Requirements:
Headphones
High-speed internet connection
Computer
Must be based in the USA
Required Experience:
IC
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