German Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training) – Remote

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 based in the United States — particularly in the New York City metro area — to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts for AI training.

This is precision work that makes a real difference. You'll listen carefully to German 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. Whether you're a heritage speaker, an immigrant, an expat, or someone who acquired native-level fluency, your skills are genuinely valuable here.

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 dialect, 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 living in the United States
• Excellent ear for spoken German across accents and registers
• 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