Dutch / Afrikaans Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)
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About the Role What if your fluency in Dutch or Afrikaans — and your ability to catch every word even in noisy, fast-paced audio — could directly shape how AI understands Germanic languages spoken by millions of people? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in South Africa 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 anyone with native or near-native Dutch or strong Afrikaans fluency, exceptional listening skills, and a methodical approach to accuracy. No prior AI experience needed — just sharp ears and a commitment to quality. - 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, or very strong Afrikaans fluency with solid comprehension of Standard Dutch - 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 are second nature - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision - Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms Nice to Have - Professional experience in transcription, stenography, or court reporting - Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media production - Linguistics training or academic background in Dutch, Afrikaans, or Germanic language studies - Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows - Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools - Understanding of the relationship between Dutch and Afrikaans phonology and vocabulary 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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