Data Annotator

Job Description We are looking for Data Annotators with strong expertise in Emirati Arabic to support audio and transcription annotation projects, particularly ASR-related data. The role involves transcribing, labeling, reviewing, and validating audio data while maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency. Responsibilities Transcribe and annotate Arabic audio data accurately according to project guidelines. Review and validate transcripts against the original audio. Identify and correct transcription errors, dialectal inconsistencies, and audio-related issues. Perform speaker identification and diarization. Label and annotate audio segments accurately and consistently. Review annotated data and ensure compliance with quality standards. Follow annotation guidelines consistently while maintaining high accuracy and productivity. Work with dialectal Arabic and code-switching between Arabic and English. Meet established project quality and productivity targets. Requirements Previous experience in data annotation. Strong knowledge and understanding of Emirati Arabic, including its vocabulary, grammar, expressions, and dialectal characteristics. Previous experience with audio annotation and transcription projects, particularly ASR-related data. Hands-on experience with transcription, speaker identification/diarization, and audio labeling. Ability to accurately review and validate transcripts against audio. Good understanding of dialectal Arabic and code-switching. Strong attention to detail and consistency when following annotation guidelines. Ability to identify transcription errors, dialect inconsistencies, and audio-related issues. Experience working with data annotation or review platforms. Ability to consistently meet quality and productivity targets. Strong Arabic language skills and excellent listening comprehension. Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with the project team. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working on Arabic ASR, speech recognition, TTS, or speech-data projects. Experience working with multiple Arabic dialects. Familiarity with annotation tools and workflows used for speech and audio datasets. Experience in quality control or review roles within data annotation projects. Show more Show less