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Korean Audio Transcription Specialist

Alignerr / Korean Audio Transcription Specialist

RATE

$10-$35/HR

LOCATION

REMOTE (GLOBAL)

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# Korean Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training) ## About the Role What if your ear for Korean could directly shape how AI understands spoken language for over 80 million Korean speakers worldwide? We're looking for Korean Audio Transcription Specialists in Seoul to listen to Korean audio recordings and produce accurate, detailed transcriptions that train the next generation of AI speech and language systems. Seoul is home to the world's largest concentration of Korean speakers and a thriving community of linguists, media professionals, and content creators — making it the ideal talent pool for this work. Whether you're a student, freelancer, or professional with sharp Korean listening skills, this role lets you contribute to cutting-edge AI from anywhere in the city. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI or tech background needed — just native-level Korean listening skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to transcribe what you hear with precision. - **Organization**: Alignerr - **Type**: Hourly Contract - **Location**: Remote - **Commitment**: 10–40 hours/week ## What You'll Do * Listen to Korean audio clips — including conversations, monologues, interviews, and other spoken content * Transcribe spoken Korean accurately, capturing words, phrases, and nuances as spoken * Apply transcription guidelines consistently, including notation for speaker turns, pauses, fillers, and non-speech sounds * Identify and flag unclear or ambiguous audio segments with appropriate annotations * Handle a variety of accents, dialects, speaking speeds, and recording conditions * Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio tasks * Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule ## Who You Are * Native or near-native fluency in Korean with excellent listening comprehension * Strong command of written Korean, including proper spelling, spacing (띄어쓰기), and punctuation * Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work * Able to distinguish between similar-sounding words, dialectal variations, and colloquial speech * Comfortable working with audio playback tools and web-based platforms * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * No prior AI, transcription, or tech experience required ## Nice to Have * Experience in transcription, subtitling, captioning, or related audio-text work * Familiarity with Korean regional dialects (경상도, 전라도, 충청도, 제주도 등) and informal speech patterns * Background in linguistics, Korean language studies, media, broadcasting, or communications * Experience with AI tools, annotation platforms, or language evaluation workflows * Proficiency in English (for guideline comprehension and platform navigation) ## 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 * Directly contribute to improving how AI understands and processes spoken Korean * Build skills at the intersection of language and AI technology * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch