Dutch Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training) — Remote
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About the Role What if your native Dutch fluency — and your ability to catch every word, even through crosstalk, background noise, and overlapping speakers — could directly shape how AI understands spoken Dutch for millions of people worldwide? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists with native-level Dutch to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of Dutch-language audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems how real people actually speak. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to Dutch native speakers anywhere in the United States. Whether you're a heritage speaker, an expat, a language professional, or simply someone with an exceptional ear for Dutch — if you have the fluency and the attention to detail, we want to hear from you. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Listen to Dutch-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions - Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("uhm," "eh," "hmm"), background noise, and multiple simultaneous speakers - Accurately identify and distinguish between different speakers throughout recordings - Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with consistency and precision - Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, incomplete utterances, and other spoken-language phenomena - Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio - Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace Who You Are - Native or near-native fluency in Dutch — you catch every nuance, dialect cue, and filler word - Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio - Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive tasks - Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules - Strong written Dutch skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar come naturally to you - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision - Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms Nice to Have - Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography - Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media post-production - Linguistics training or academic background in Dutch or related language studies - Prior experience with annotation platforms, data labeling, or AI training workflows - Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools - Knowledge of Dutch regional dialects — including Netherlands and Flemish varieties — and colloquial speech patterns Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI 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 Dutch - Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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