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German Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training) - Remote

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alignerrDenver, COyesterday

Occupations

Medical TranscriptionistsCourt Reporters and Simultaneous CaptionersEditors

Industries

Translation and Interpretation ServicesAll Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesDocument Preparation Services
German Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training) - RemoteAbout the RoleWhat if your ear for the German language could directly shape how AI understands and transcribes spoken words for millions of people? We're looking for detail-oriented German-speaking Transcript Editors based in the United States - particularly in the New York City metro area - to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts for AI training. 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
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Level

JuniorL3

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Medical Transcriptionists

Industry

Translation and Interpretation Services

Posted

yesterday

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