AlignerrVoice & audio
English Audio Transcription Specialist
up to $35/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your sharp ear and command of English could directly shape how AI listens to and understands the spoken word? We're looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists in Sydney to convert spoken audio into accurate, well-formatted text — helping AI systems learn to process real human speech with all its accents, nuances, and complexity.
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
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- 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
Candidate background
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
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- 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
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words
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English Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your sharp ear and command of English could directly shape how AI listens to and understands the spoken word? We're looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists in Sydney to convert spoken audio into accurate, well-formatted text — helping AI systems learn to process real human speech with all its accents, nuances, and complexity.
Australia's native English-speaking workforce and familiarity with diverse global accents make Sydney an ideal location for this role. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior transcription or AI experience is required — just excellent English listening skills, strong attention to detail, and a reliable internet connection.
- 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
Working with AlignerrPay, getting started and work, from Alignerr's own pages
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- Getting paid
- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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How does the pay compare?Across Voice & audio roles, not this role alone
From our own daily reads of every open listing on the platforms we follow, not from Alignerr's posting. How we count.
Pay across the field: Voice & audio
Across 372 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 11 platforms, the middle half pays $20 to $50 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $30. This role's top rate, $35, is in the middle half. Of the 93 distinct rates we count, 54 are lower and 33 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 140 | $20 to $280 · median $50 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 51 | $20 to $65 · median $31 |
| AfterQuery | 49 | $30 to $135 · median $55 |
| micro1 | 43 | $12 to $100 · median $30 |
| Lionbridge | 39 | $10 to $45 · median $22 |
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This listing's history
- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- Listed pay changed on 5 Sep 2026: up to $15/hr before, up to $35/hr after.
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- Listing ID
- 1abb0da0-c2ca-4717-87a2-68a9f8491e3b
Pay as the source states it: “$10-35/hr”.
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