French Annotation Specialist

Company Overview

Objectways is a global AI data solutions provider specializing in human-in-the-loop data annotation, data collection, and content moderation for training AI systems. The company works with enterprise clients across industries, delivering accurate, structured data to power machine learning and natural language processing models. Objectways is committed to secure data processing, compliance (e.g., SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001), and ethical AI practices.

Job Title

French Annotation Specialist / French Language Annotator

Role Summary

The French Annotation Specialist plays a key role in preparing high-quality annotated datasets in the French language for AI/ML applications. This role ensures precise and culturally accurate annotation of text/audio/video content to support NLP, speech recognition, content moderation, and AI model training initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Linguistic Annotation & Quality
- Annotate and label French text, audio, and/or video content according to project guidelines.
- Categorize, tag, and structure data for NLP tasks, including entities, intents, sentiment, speech segments, etc.
- Transcribe and edit French media (audio/video) into accurate written text with correct grammar, syntax, and structure.
- Ensure annotations adhere to annotation schema and tooling standards.
- Accuracy & Consistency
- Maintain high accuracy and linguistic integrity in annotated outputs.
- Perform quality checks, revisions, and error corrections.
- Work with QA leads to resolve annotation discrepancies.
- Collaboration & Process Adherence
- Communicate with project managers for clarification on annotation rules or content issues.
- Follow internal annotation best practices and data security protocols (privacy, confidentiality).
- Delivery & Timelines
- Complete annotation tasks within agreed deadlines, maintaining consistently high standards.

Required

Skills & Qualifications

- Language & Communication
- Fluency in French (written & spoken) — excellent grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Strong command of French linguistics and idiomatic usage.
- Technical Annotation Skills
- Prior experience in annotation, transcription, or linguistic labeling (text/audio/video).
- Comfortable using annotation tools and platforms (training provided as needed).
- Attention to Detail
- High attention to detail with strong commitment to accuracy.
- Team Collaboration
- Effective communicator with a proactive attitude to ask questions and resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with AI/ML data annotation projects.
- Familiarity with NLP concepts and annotation guidelines.
- Prior transcription or translation work involving French language media.
- Work Environment / Culture
- Collaborative, inclusive, and people-centered work culture focused on data quality and ethical AI.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and contribution to impactful AI systems.
- Performance Metrics
- Annotation accuracy (error rates below threshold).
- Timely delivery of annotated datasets.
- Consistent adherence to guidelines and internal review feedback.
- Contribution to team quality improvements.