Cantonese Transcriber 2nd Shift / Weekends

Productive Playhouse is seeking Cantonese Transcribers for 2nd Shift and/or Weekends to join our transcription team in our Burbank, CA office! Do you want to be a part of an amazing company that offers a flexible schedule and competitive pay? Come apply with us today!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REMOTE JOB. TRANSCRIBERS WILL BE WORKING IN AN ON-SITE OFFICE ENVIRONMENT IN BURBANK, CA.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

What We Do

Productive Playhouse has an extensive background in language services, including transcription, translation, and audio collection projects in a wide variety of languages. We continue to grow at an extraordinary pace in three key areas: the services we provide, the clients we partner with, and our valued staff, which we hope you’ll be a part of soon!

What You Will Do

Transcribers will work in the office listening to audio recordings via headphones and transcribe what is heard using our client’s proprietary transcription platform. Elements transcribed include speech (sometimes frequently overlapping), background noises, and music.

Our Culture

Our on-site staff and management work hard to create an engaging, inviting, and productive environment for all our staff! Although the work our transcribers do is individualistic in nature, their contributions are still part of a team effort. Some of the perks of working with us include:

• Flexible scheduling (both part-time and full-time)

• Stocked kitchen with coffee, drinks, and snacks

• Open and modern office with lots of natural light

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Working with a supportive staff who truly care about their employees

• No customers and/or walk-ins!

Requirements:

• 18 years of age

• Cantonese as a primary language

• Ability to understand a wide variety of Cantonese-speaking accents

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

• 50 WPM typing speed preferred

• Strong language skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for punctuation, grammar, and spelling

• Ability to learn and adapt to our client’s style guide and written domain conventions

• Strong research skills for accurate spelling of names, locations, and products

• Ability to commit to 20-40 hours per week

• Able to wear masks as we navigate the ever-changing nature of COVID

• Transcribers must be able to comply with social distancing and PPE requirements (including wearing a mask while working and frequent hand washing) until further notice. Hand sanitizer and additional PPE materials will be provided and available on-site.

Please note: Due to our client’s strict data security policies, applicants should be aware that personal items, including electronics such as phones and other electronic devices, will not be allowed in the workspace. Any personal items will need to be stored in provided lockers outside of the actual working environment. Employees are able to leave the workspace to use their phones outside the office if needed.

Note: We have been receiving a high volume of applicants. Thank you so much for your interest in joining our company! We are actively reviewing and considering all applications in the order in which they were submitted.

COVID-19 considerations:

Vaccinated office. Masks required at all times. Transcribers must be willing to comply with fluctuating COVID-19 safety measures for the health of all our staff until further notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burbank, CA 91502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Typing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Cantonese (Required)

Work Location: One location