Audio Transcription Specialist

Job summary

Transcribe audio recordings into accurate written text while applying consistent formatting, punctuation, and style guidelines. Flag unclear audio and speaker changes, and meet quality and turnaround targets for assigned batches.

Job details

Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training) About The Role What if your sharp ears and attention to detail could help shape the future of how AI understands human speech? We're looking for Audio Transcription Specialists to convert real-world audio recordings into accurate written text — work that directly trains AI systems to better recognize, interpret, and respond to the way people actually talk. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with strong listening skills and a careful eye for detail. No professional transcription experience required. Organization: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Transcribe audio recordings into accurate written text following clear, structured guidelines Handle a variety of speakers, accents, speeds, and audio quality levels Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and style rules across all transcriptions Flag unclear or inaudible segments and note speaker changes where relevant Meet quality and turnaround targets for each assigned batch Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule Who You Are A strong, attentive listener with a sharp ear for detail Accurate and reasonably fast typist Patient and methodical when working through challenging audio — accents, background noise, overlapping speech Comfortable following detailed written guidelines and applying them consistently Self-motivated and reliable when working independently No professional transcription or AI experience required Nice to Have Prior experience with transcription tools or platforms Familiarity with a range of English accents or dialects Background in journalism, captioning, or content production 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 has a tangible impact on how technology understands human communication Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

What you’ll do

Transcribe audio recordings into accurate written text while applying consistent formatting, punctuation, and style guidelines. Flag unclear audio and speaker changes, and meet quality and turnaround targets for assigned batches.

Requirements

Applicants should be attentive listeners, accurate and reasonably fast typists, and patient and methodical when handling challenging audio. They must be comfortable following detailed written guidelines and working independently; professional transcription or AI experience is not required.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Remote Work
• Potential for Ongoing Work and Contract Extension

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Audio Transcription
• Accurate Typing
• Written Communication
• Punctuation and Formatting
• Following Guidelines
• Quality Control
• Time Management
• Independent Work
• English Accent Recognition
• Speaker Identification

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Technology
• Data & Analytics

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