4D AGO

German Audio Transcript Editor – Zurich (AI Training)

Alignerr / German Audio Transcript Editor – Zurich (AI Training)

RATE

$10-$35/HR

LOCATION

REMOTE (GLOBAL)

More Alignerr jobs STEM & PhD Code & Engineering Writing & Creative

Apply

DESCRIPTION

# German Audio Transcript Editor – Zurich (AI Training) ## About the Role What 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 in the Zurich area to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts — ensuring every word, timestamp, and formatting detail is exactly right. This is precision work that makes a real difference. You'll listen carefully to 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. Swiss German speakers and those with a strong ear for Swiss-influenced High German are especially encouraged to apply. 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 Swiss German dialect, Hochdeutsch, 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 — Swiss German speakers and High German speakers based in Switzerland are strongly encouraged to apply * Excellent ear for spoken German across accents and registers, including Swiss varieties * 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