Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training)
About The Role
What if your sharp listening skills could directly shape how AI understands the human voice We're looking for Audio Transcription Specialists to convert real audio recordings into accurate written text — work that forms the backbone of how AI learns to hear and interpret speech.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with strong listening ability and attention to detail. No professional transcription experience required.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Listen to audio recordings and transcribe speech into accurate, well-formatted text
- Handle a variety of speakers, accents, speech speeds, and audio quality levels
- Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and grammar rules throughout each transcript
- Flag unclear or inaudible segments and note speaker changes where required
- Meet quality standards and turnaround targets for each assignment
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Strong active listening skills with a keen ear for detail
- Good typing speed and accuracy — you can keep up with spoken audio
- Patient and focused when working through challenging audio conditions
- Able to follow detailed transcription guidelines with consistency
- Comfortable using online tools and transcription software
- No prior professional transcription experience required
Nice to Have
- Experience with transcription tools or audio editing platforms
- Familiarity with different English accents or multilingual audio
- Background in journalism, captioning, court reporting, or administrative work
Why Join Us
- Work on real 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 shapes how technology understands human speech
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
