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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $5.1k
Billed in all: $28,200$28k
$468 in the last 6 months
Across 192 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 5% in Closed Captioning
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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