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German Audio Transcriptionist – Zurich (AI Training)

Alignerr / German Audio Transcriptionist – Zurich (AI Training)

RATE

$10-$35/HR

LOCATION

REMOTE (GLOBAL)

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# German Audio Transcriptionist – Zurich (AI Training) ## About the Role What if your sharp ears and fluent German could directly influence how AI understands spoken language across the German-speaking world? We're looking for meticulous transcriptionists in the Zurich area to produce precise, high-quality transcriptions of German-language audio — building the real-world datasets that make AI systems smarter and more natural. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. Swiss German speakers and speakers of standard Hochdeutsch based in Zurich are both strongly encouraged to apply. No AI background needed — just native-level fluency, exceptional listening skills, and a careful, consistent approach to written German. - **Organization**: Alignerr - **Type**: Hourly Contract - **Location**: Remote (Zurich, Switzerland) - **Commitment**: 10–40 hours/week ## What You'll Do * Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions * Handle challenging audio — including crosstalk, filled pauses, heavy accents, 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 spoken-language phenomena * Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio * Work independently and asynchronously at your own pace ## Who You Are * Native or near-native fluency in German — Swiss German speakers especially welcome * Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio * Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to task-based work * Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules * Strong written standard German (Hochdeutsch) skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar come naturally * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms ## Nice to Have * Professional 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 * Awareness of Swiss German dialect features (Zürichdeutsch and beyond) and their relationship to standard written German ## 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