English Audio Transcription Specialist

- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

* Listen to audio recordings in English and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions * Accurately capture spoken content including natural speech patterns, filler words, and speaker changes where required * Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and spelling conventions according to project guidelines * Identify and flag unclear, inaudible, or ambiguous audio segments * Handle a diverse range of audio types — conversations, interviews, lectures, podcasts, customer interactions, and more * Review and proofread transcriptions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to style guides * Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

* Native or near-native fluency in English with excellent listening comprehension * Strong written English skills — confident with grammar, spelling, and punctuation * Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work * Able to follow structured guidelines and apply them accurately at scale * Comfortable working with different accents, speaking speeds, and audio quality levels * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * No prior transcription, AI, or tech experience required

Nice to Have

* Experience in transcription, closed captioning, subtitling, or stenography * Familiarity with transcription tools or audio editing software * Background in linguistics, journalism, communications, or media production * Experience working with varied English dialects and accents (American, British, Australian, Indian, etc.) * Fast, accurate typing skills (70+ WPM) * Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in fields such as medicine, law, technology, or finance

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 human speech * Build skills in a high-demand field at the intersection of language and AI * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch