AlignerrVoice & audio
Simplified Chinese - Audio Transcriptionist
up to $35/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.
What you'll do
- Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese
- Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording
- Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses (e.g., 嗯, 啊, 那个), false starts, and self-corrections
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- Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise, low-quality recordings, varying accents and speaking speeds
- Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently across all transcriptions
- Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols
- Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese — both listening and writing
- Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for linguistic nuance and subtle speech patterns
- Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work
- Comfortable distinguishing between multiple speakers and handling complex audio scenarios
- Able to follow detailed formatting and style guidelines accurately and consistently
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones
Nice to Have
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- Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
- Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or media post-production
- Training or education in linguistics, phonetics, or language studies
- Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or speech-to-text workflows
- Familiarity with different Chinese regional accents and dialects
- Experience in translation, interpreting, or bilingual content work
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Chinese Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.
This means handling the messy, beautiful reality of spoken language: crosstalk, filled pauses, background noise, overlapping speakers, and everything in between. If you have an ear for nuance and the patience to get every detail right, this role is for you.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level Simplified Chinese, strong listening skills, and comfort following detailed style and formatting guidelines.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese * Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording * Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses (e.g., 嗯, 啊, 那个), false starts, and self-corrections * Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise, low-quality recordings, varying accents and speaking speeds * Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently across all transcriptions * Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols * Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content * Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
Who You Are
* Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese — both listening and writing * Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for linguistic nuance and subtle speech patterns * Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work * Comfortable distinguishing between multiple speakers and handling complex audio scenarios * Able to follow detailed formatting and style guidelines accurately and consistently * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones
Nice to Have
* Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography * Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or media post-production * Training or education in linguistics, phonetics, or language studies * Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or speech-to-text workflows * Familiarity with different Chinese regional accents and dialects * Experience in translation, interpreting, or bilingual content work
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI speech and language 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 Chinese * Build skills in a growing field at the intersection of language and AI * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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- 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
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Pay across the field: Voice & audio
Across 389 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, 56 are lower and 33 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 155 | $20 to $280 · median $50 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 51 | $20 to $65 · median $31 |
| AfterQuery | 49 | $30 to $135 · median $55 |
| micro1 | 39 | $12 to $70 · median $28 |
| Lionbridge | 39 | $10 to $45 · median $22 |
Other open roles in Chinese
46 roles with a stated hourly rate in US dollars also ask for Chinese, on 13 platforms. Their top rates run from $14 to $200 an hour, with a median of $40.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Meridial (Invisible) | 12 | $65 |
| Alignerr (this platform) | 7 | $30 to $45 |
| micro1 | 6 | $30 to $200 · median $40 |
| Mercor | 6 | $50 to $120 · median $65 |
| RWS TrainAI | 5 | $16.20 to $20.25 |
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- First seen here on 1 Sep 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 25 Oct 2026.
- 1 recorded pay change is not shown.
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