German Audio Transcriptionist – Vienna (AI Training)
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About the Role What if your ability to hear every word — even through background noise, overlapping speakers, and fast-paced dialogue — could directly shape how AI understands spoken German? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Vienna area to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of German-language audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems how real people speak. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role perfect for native Austrian German speakers, as well as speakers of standard German residing in Vienna. No prior AI experience required — just exceptional listening skills, strong written German, and a methodical work ethic. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote (Vienna, Austria) - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions - Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("ähm," "hmm," "na ja"), 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 German — Austrian German speakers especially welcome - 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 German 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 (Protokollführung), or stenography - Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media post-production - Linguistics training or academic background in German language studies - Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows - Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools - Awareness of Austrian German idioms, colloquialisms, and regional dialect 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 German - 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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