Simplified Chinese Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)
Languages / Audio & Voice
$10-$35/hr
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About the Role What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Sydney area to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk. Sydney is home to a thriving, diverse Chinese-speaking community, and this is your opportunity to turn that linguistic skill into meaningful, well-compensated remote work. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role — no prior AI experience needed. Just native-level Simplified Chinese, strong listening skills, and comfort following detailed style and formatting guidelines. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese - Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording - Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses (e.g., 嗯, 啊, 那个), false starts, and self-corrections - Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise, low-quality recordings, varying accents and speaking speeds - Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently across all transcriptions - Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols - Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content - Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule Who You Are - Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese — both listening and writing - Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for linguistic nuance and subtle speech patterns - Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work - Comfortable distinguishing between multiple speakers and handling complex audio scenarios - Able to follow detailed formatting and style guidelines accurately and consistently - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently - Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones Nice to Have - Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography - Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or media post-production - Training or education in linguistics, phonetics, or language studies - Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or speech-to-text workflows - Familiarity with different Chinese regional accents and dialects - Experience in translation, interpreting, or bilingual content work Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI speech and language projects alongside leading research labs - Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work - Contribute to AI development that directly improves how technology understands spoken Chinese - Build skills in a growing field at the intersection of language and AI - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch