Welocalize · Voice & audio

Apus - Audio Transcription Analyst Portuguese (Portugal)

Listed on Welocalize as “Apus - Audio Transcription Analyst Portuguese (Portugal)”

$17.1/hrRemoteContractPaid in USD

What this actually is

You record voice samples following scripts, evaluate AI-generated audio for quality, and provide expert feedback used to train speech models. Often paid by the minute or hour of recording. The platform title (Apus - Audio Transcription Analyst Portuguese (Portugal)) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.

Can you do this on your visa?

F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.

Korean tax on USD income

First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.

Original posting from Welocalize

Overview:

Welo Data is seeking attentive listeners to join an exciting AI training data project for one of the world's leading voice AI platforms. Your contributions will directly enhance how the platform understands Portuguese dialects.

What you will do:

Listen to 5-second audio clips and transcribe them exactly as spoken.

Follow a clear, well-documented style guide for punctuation, formatting, and audio flags.

Identify and flag audio clips with background noise, cut-off speech, or unclear audio using simple codes.

Benefit from flexible working hours while maintaining an average completion time of ~125 seconds per task.

Project Details:

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Up to 6 weeks, with the possibility of extension

Commitment: 10-20 hours per week

Job Type: Freelance

Location: Remote (Portugal)

Language: Portuguese

Pay Rate: $17.10/hour

Requirements:

Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese

Strong written language skills, with a solid understanding of punctuation and sentence structure.

Reliable computer, high-quality headphones, and a stable internet connection.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to consistently apply structured guidelines.

Prior experience in transcription, data annotation, or a related field is advantageous but not required.

Availability to commit 10-20 hours per week for up to 6 weeks.

Join Welo Data to be part of an impactful project that helps make AI more culturally relevant and inclusive.

Quoted from Welocalize’s public listing on 2026-06-02. We don’t edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.