Arabic (Classical) Transcriptionist, Historical Texts

At a glance

• Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
• Per-page contractIndependent contractor · Transcription
• RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
• Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
• Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications
• Arabic (Classical) · العربيةNaskh

Role overview

Type historical Arabic (Classical) books and documents exactly as printed or written, line by line, to build ground truth that AI models are measured against.

Key responsibilities

• Transcribe scanned Arabic (Classical) pages, written in Naskh, exactly as they appear, keeping every diacritic and punctuation mark
• Type blind from the image: no OCR, AI tools or copied text
• Flag words you cannot read instead of guessing, using our simple marking system
• Hit an agreed page count each week at a consistent quality bar

Ideal qualifications

• Native or near-native reading of Arabic (Classical), including older or handwritten forms
• Fast, accurate typing in Arabic (Classical) script on a computer
• Patience with dense, faded or unusual layouts
• A laptop or desktop and a stable internet connection

Nice to have

• Experience with manuscripts, calligraphy or old print
• Proofreading or publishing background

More about the opportunity

Classical Arabic texts in South Asian libraries include commentary, jurisprudence and grammar, often with marginal notes in other languages.

Compensation and contract terms

• Paid per verified page, in USD. Your rate is set after a short paid test.
• Per-page contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
• Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
• Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
• Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.

Application process

1. ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
2. InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
3. ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
4. Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.