Sherpa Language Transcriptionist (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a Sherpa Language Expert to work remotely on a contract basis, transcribing video content in the Sherpa language and providing detailed linguistic analysis. The role requires precise timestamp alignment, emotional tone assessment, and high‑quality editing of transcriptions.

Key responsibilities

• Transcribe video content in Sherpa with accurate timestamps.
• Analyze and describe speakers' emotionality, tone, and intent.
• Edit, review, and refine transcriptions for linguistic and grammatical accuracy.
• Investigate and define the conceptual meaning of Sherpa terms and expressions.
• Document grammar, vocabulary usage, and syntactic structures.
• Perform contextual translation, semantic evaluation, and tone analysis.

Required profile

• Fluency in Sherpa and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in transcription, translation, or linguistic analysis of audio/video material.
• Ability to capture emotional context, speaker intent, and cultural nuances.
• Background in language research, editing, or advanced linguistic studies is highly desirable.
• Strong critical assessment skills for grammar, tone, and conceptual language aspects.

Required skills

• Transcription
• Translation
• Linguistic analysis