Subject Matter Expert for Live Transcription/Stenography (USA, Remote)

Work Location: Remote/Work-from-home in US 

Work Schedule: Flexible schedule (preferred weekly availability is up to 3 hours) 

Engagement Model:  Freelance / Independent Contractor 

Start Date: April 2025 

Expected project duration: 1 month, with possibility of extension 

Hourly rate: 50 USD 

DataForce by TransPerfect is currently looking for a Subject Matter Expert for Live Transcription/Stenography projects.  

Role Summary 

The SME plays a pivotal role in evaluating applicants’ transcription samples and providing consultancy on guidelines and screening criteria for transcription roles.  

Role Responsibilities 

Evaluation of transcription samples 

• Review and assess transcription samples from applicants, focusing on accuracy, formatting, grammar, punctuation, speed, and overall transcription quality 

Review and assess transcription samples from applicants, focusing on accuracy, formatting, grammar, punctuation, speed, and overall transcription quality 

Provide feedback 

• Offer constructive feedback to applicants based on their performance in transcription tests 

Offer constructive feedback to applicants based on their performance in transcription tests 

Develop job description 

• Collaborate with project team to create comprehensive job descriptions that reflect the necessary skills and qualifications for the transcription role 

Collaborate with project team to create comprehensive job descriptions that reflect the necessary skills and qualifications for the transcription role 

Screening criteria creation 

• Advise on the creation and refinement of the screening criteria/test for applicants, ensuring the criteria align with the requirements for the role and meet the industry standards 

Advise on the creation and refinement of the screening criteria/test for applicants, ensuring the criteria align with the requirements for the role and meet the industry standards 

Quality assurance 

• Ensure the evaluation process is consistent, fair and in line with best practices, helping to improve the overall recruitment strategy for transcription positions 

Ensure the evaluation process is consistent, fair and in line with best practices, helping to improve the overall recruitment strategy for transcription positions