Alignerr is hiring: German Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training) – Remote in New York
alignerrNew York (NY)
Alignerr is hiring: German Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training) – Remote in New York
Posted 2 days ago
alignerrNew York (NY)
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About the role
About The Role:
What if your native German fluency and sharp ears could directly influence how AI understands spoken language for millions of people worldwide? We're looking for meticulous German-speaking transcriptionists based in the New York metro area to produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions of German-language audio — helping build the real-world datasets that power next-generation AI systems.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. New York's large German-speaking community — including heritage speakers, immigrants, academics, and language professionals — makes this an ideal market. No prior AI experience required.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location:
Remote (New York, NY)
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do:
Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("ähm," "hmm"), background noise, and multiple simultaneous speakers
Accurately identify and distinguish between different speakers throughout recordings
Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with consistency and precision
Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, incomplete utterances, and other spoken-language phenomena
Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio
Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace
Who You Are:
Native or near-native fluency in German — you catch every nuance, dialect cue, and filler word
Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio
Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive tasks
Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
Strong written German skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar come naturally to you
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision
Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms
Must be authorized to work as an independent contractor in the United States
Nice to HaveProfessional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media post-production
Linguistics training or academic background in German language studies
Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows
Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools
Knowledge of German regional dialects and colloquial speech patterns
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
Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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