German Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training) – Remote
Languages / Audio & Voice / Writing & Editing
$10-$35/hr
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About the Role What if your ear for the German language could directly shape how AI understands and transcribes spoken words for millions of people? We're looking for detail-oriented German-speaking Transcript Editors based in the United States — particularly in the New York City metro area — to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts for AI training. This is precision work that makes a real difference. You'll listen carefully to German audio recordings, compare them against existing transcripts, and make word-level corrections that help AI systems learn to hear and transcribe German with greater accuracy. Whether you're a heritage speaker, an immigrant, an expat, or someone who acquired native-level fluency, your skills are genuinely valuable here. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed — just native-level German, strong listening skills, and a commitment to accuracy. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Listen to German audio recordings and review corresponding transcripts for accuracy - Correct errors at the word level — including misspellings, missing words, incorrect words, and misheard phrases - Verify and adjust precise timing and alignment of transcript segments - Apply detailed style and formatting guidelines consistently across all tasks - Flag audio segments that are unclear, overlapping, or otherwise challenging - Ensure proper handling of dialect, colloquial speech, filler words, and non-standard language as directed by project guidelines - Maintain high quality and consistency across large volumes of transcript work - Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule Who You Are - Native or near-native German speaker living in the United States - Excellent ear for spoken German across accents and registers - Exceptionally detail-oriented — you notice the small things others miss - Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing - Able to follow detailed style and formatting guidelines precisely and consistently - Strong listening skills and the patience to replay and verify audio carefully - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently - Comfortable using web-based tools and audio playback interfaces Nice to Have - Experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer - Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or audio post-production - Linguistics training or academic background in German language studies - Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or AI training projects - Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools - Experience following structured editorial or quality assurance guidelines 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 - Leverage your language skills in work that genuinely requires precision and expertise - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch