To apply for this role please visit Productive Playhouse’s Careers web page: https://productiveplayhouse.applytojob.com/apply/gul5zwxnqL/Bulgarian-Transcription-Team-Manager?referrer=20240320053619CPTF5ZKH2BDURQ0S
Bulgarian Division Manager
Location: Remote, Global
Status: Part-Time
Pay: Fixed fee, pay per audio minute
Benefits: Ability to work remotely, flexible schedule
Please note that the pay rate is in US dollars and payment will be made in US dollars. The amount in local currency will vary according to exchange rates.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Productive Playhouse INC is a leader in language acquisition. We are a data-driven company led by creative individuals. Our dedicated employees celebrate a diverse culture of equity, integrity, and compassion. Productive Playhouse is a special place to work, one we are excited to share with you. Encouraging a balanced work and home life, we sincerely value employee well-being. Our forward-thinking and careful observation of cultural experience has driven our teams and defined the Productive Playhouse mission
JOB SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Bulgarian Transcription Team Manager [Internal job title: Division Manager] with native proficiency in Bulgarian and proven experience in team and project management in the localization industry. In this role, you will be overseeing a project focused on transcribing audio content in Bulgarian. The project involves long-form transcription while following established guidelines and best practices. This multi-faceted role offers the opportunity to earn income through multiple streams, as a transcriber, proofreader, and manager. See below for more details, including pay rates.
RESPONSIBILITIES
– Regular and prompt communication in English
– Monitoring team progress and performance, while ensuring timely project completion
– Providing invoices and invoicing summaries
– Assist in hiring and onboarding transcribers, while following company-established onboarding procedures
– Administering and grading language verification tests, as well as revising and enhancing tests as needed
– Training and providing support for transcribers
– During down time, utilize company transcription program to transcribe alongside transcribers to help progression of project
– Troubleshoot alongside Team Services Manager and department Operations Coordinator to resolve any issues reported by transcribers during their work, such as bad data, technical issues, etc”
BENEFITS
– Flexible work hours
– Fully remote
– Competitive pay
– Transcription: $3.00 per audio minute transcribed
– Proofreading: $0.90 per audio minute reviewed
– Management: estimated compensation from management activities is $10,000-12,000 over the course of approximately 10 months, see below for more details.
Note: Division Managers are encouraged to participate in all three phases of the project (transcription, review, and management). Division Managers who transcribe and proofread will be compensated for these activities in addition to the estimated compensation they will earn for their management duties. The estimated compensation associated with management activities is paid out over the course of the project as the team completes the assigned audio minutes. Project length may vary depending on how quickly the team works and client needs.
REQUIREMENTS
– Proficiency in computer and internet skills
– Competency on both MAC and PC platforms, Microsoft Applications, and G Suite
– Strong grammar, orthography, and punctuation skills; a proficiency test will be required
– Responsive with timely email access
– Effective web search skills
– Ability to onboard within two weeks
– Preferred, experience using Upwork
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
– Payment will be made on a 60-day pay cycle
– Acceptable payment methods are PayPal, Payoneer and Wise
– Productive Playhouse will cover platform fees associated with the accepted payment platforms
