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Portuguese Transcription Expert at micro1
Fluent Portuguese speakers transcribe and annotate audio recordings to build language data for AI systems, switching to English when a recording calls for it. Samples range from casual conversation to formal speech. You also edit and validate other transcripts, resolve errors or ambiguities, and offer linguistic and cultural insight. No prior AI experience is required.
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What you would do
- Transcribe and annotate Portuguese audio, and English when needed
- Review, edit and validate transcripts against project guidelines
- Correct errors, inconsistencies and ambiguities in transcriptions
- Share linguistic and cultural insights with managers and fellow contributors
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: native-level Portuguese with strong listening and reading comprehension
- Preferred: professional audio transcription experience, ideally with a portfolio
- Preferred: familiarity with transcription conventions and annotation tools
- Preferred: English good enough for occasional audio and project instructions
- Preferred: prior linguistic data or AI training data work
Suits people who are native Portuguese speakers, detail-minded, and experienced or interested in transcription and annotation work.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: Portuguese Transcription Expert
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Portuguese Transcription Experts to contribute to a customer's project focused on audio transcription and AI training. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Transcribe and annotate audio recordings in Portuguese and, when needed, in English with a high level of accuracy.
- Listen to and evaluate diverse types of audio samples, including conversational and formal speech, ensuring precise capture of content, context, and speaker nuances.
- Review, edit, and validate transcripts for completeness, clarity, and adherence to project guidelines.
- Identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities within transcriptions.
- Collaborate with project managers and other experts to ensure consistency and quality across deliverables.
- Utilize transcription tools and platforms to efficiently process and submit work as specified in project requirements.
- Contribute linguistic and cultural insights to improve AI model understanding and performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Native-level fluency in Portuguese, with strong comprehension skills in both spoken and written language.
- Demonstrated experience in professional-level audio transcription, preferably with a portfolio of relevant project work.
- Familiarity with transcription conventions, annotation tools, and best practices for capturing audio data.
- Keen attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to recognize subtle language or context differences in audio samples.
- Proficiency in English to manage occasional English audio content and follow project instructions.
- Previous participation in linguistic data projects or tasks related to AI training data is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and commitment to delivering high-quality, timely submissions.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
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Before you apply
Language listings are about native or near-native fluency. Be ready to show it in the interview, and note whether the listing asks for recording equipment or a quiet space.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
Can ChatGPT transcribe audio to text?
This page does not test any chatbot, so it cannot say. What the micro1 listing shows is that this project uses people to transcribe, annotate and validate Portuguese audio, switching to English when needed, so that the data can help train AI systems. It says nothing about how well any particular tool performs.
How much does the Portuguese Transcription Expert role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Portuguese Transcription Expert role remote?
The listing calls it remote work and does not name a country limit. micro1 says it hires globally but cannot hire in a list of excluded countries, so read the eligibility line on the listing and in your application before you start.
How do I apply for the Portuguese Transcription Expert role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other languages, transcription and voice roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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