German Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training) – Remote

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