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David M.

Transcriptionist|SRTCaptioning|Annotator|SwahiliTranslator|Writing

Greetings! I am a professional transcriptionist, legal transcriptionist, closed captioning specialist (srt), edito/proofreader and data annotator with over 5 years of experience and 2000+ hours of transcription work across different content types. I specialize in transforming audio, video, image, and text into accurate, well-structured, and usable formats. My core expertise is in legal transcription, closed captioning (SRT), and data annotation for AI and machine learning projects. I focus on precision, consistency, confidentiality, and attention to detail, especially in complex recordings involving multiple speakers, accents, or technical/legal terminology. In addition to my core services, I also provide Swahili translation, research-based writing, SEO content writing, and academic writing support. --- ## ⭐ Core Services ### ⚖️ Legal Transcription I provide accurate legal transcription for court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and legal recordings. I understand the importance of accuracy, formatting, confidentiality, and proper handling of legal terminology. --- ### 🎧 Transcription & Closed Captioning (SRT) I deliver high-quality transcripts for interviews, podcasts, lectures, webinars, and conversational recordings. I provide clean or verbatim transcripts with speaker identification and timestamps when required. I also create and edit SRT subtitle files that are properly synchronized and easy to read. --- ### 🧠 Data Annotation (Image, Video, Text, Interactive Content) I provide accurate annotation services for AI and machine learning datasets, including image labeling, video annotation, text classification, and structured labeling for interactive environments. I ensure consistency, precision, and strict adherence to project guidelines. --- ## ✍️ Supporting Services ### 📚 Research & Writing I conduct structured research and write clear, well-organized articles, reports, blogs, and web content based on accurate information. ### 🔍 SEO Writing I create SEO-optimized content that improves readability, engagement, and online visibility. ### 🎓 Academic Writing I assist with essays, research papers, and academic formatting with clarity, structure, and proper academic standards. ### 🌍 Swahili Translation I translate content between English and Swahili while preserving meaning, tone, and natural flow. ### 📝 Editing & Proofreading I improve grammar, clarity, structure, and readability while maintaining the original voice and intent. --- ## ⭐ Why Work With Me ✔ 2000+ hours of transcription experience ✔ ⚖️ Legal transcription specialist ✔ 🎧 High accuracy in audio with accents and background noise ✔ 🧠 Strong attention to detail and consistency ✔ 🔒 Reliable, confidential, and professional handling of all projects ✔ 🤝 Focused on long-term client relationships ✔ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality mindset in every project --- ## 💰 Rate $17.50/hr --- ## 📅 Availability Available and ready to start immediately. Open to both short-term and ongoing projects.

🇰🇪Nairobi, Kenya$12/hr100% JSS4.97 (125)Since Nov 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$857

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#54,892 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#254 / 3,243
Revenue, last 30 days
$30

Last 6 months: $5.1k

World#101,650 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#727 / 3,243
Total earnings
$27k

Billed in all: $28k

World#117,262 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#749 / 3,243
Per project
$148

$468 in the last 6 months

World#284,491 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#2,191 / 3,243
Projects, last 6 months
11
91% fixed9% hourly
World#15,931 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#47 / 3,243
Projects in all
185

Across 192 contracts

45% fixed55% hourly
World#11,302 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#112 / 3,243

Earnings, last 30 days

$28.2k+$30 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$28,160$28,180$28,200Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 5% in Closed Captioning

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #4Essay60 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 7%
  2. #11SRT110 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 10%
  3. #12Closed Captioning221 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 5%
  4. #35Dissertation Writing304 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #3Top 12%
  5. #36Subtitle Edit447 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 8%
  6. #48Literature Review486 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #2Top 10%
  7. #61Legal Transcription432 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #2Top 14%
  8. #78Video Annotation464 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #2Top 17%