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Dutch / Afrikaans Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

Alignerr / Dutch / Afrikaans Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

RATE

$10-$35/HR

LOCATION

REMOTE (GLOBAL)

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# Dutch / Afrikaans Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training) ## About the Role What if your fluency in Dutch or Afrikaans — and your ability to catch every word even in noisy, fast-paced audio — could directly shape how AI understands Germanic languages spoken by millions of people? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in South Africa to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of Dutch-language audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems how real people actually speak. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with native or near-native Dutch or strong Afrikaans fluency, exceptional listening skills, and a methodical approach to accuracy. No prior AI experience needed — just sharp ears and a commitment to quality. - **Organization**: Alignerr - **Type**: Hourly Contract - **Location**: Remote - **Commitment**: 10–40 hours/week ## What You'll Do * Listen to Dutch-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions * Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("uhm," "eh," "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 Dutch, or very strong Afrikaans fluency with solid comprehension of Standard Dutch * 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 Dutch skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar are second nature * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision * Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms ## Nice to Have * Professional experience in transcription, stenography, or court reporting * Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media production * Linguistics training or academic background in Dutch, Afrikaans, or Germanic language studies * Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows * Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools * Understanding of the relationship between Dutch and Afrikaans phonology and vocabulary ## 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 Dutch * Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch