Simplified Chinese Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Sydney area to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.

Sydney is home to a thriving, diverse Chinese-speaking community, and this is your opportunity to turn that linguistic skill into meaningful, well-compensated remote work. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role — no prior AI experience needed. Just native-level Simplified Chinese, strong listening skills, and comfort following detailed style and formatting guidelines.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese
• Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording
• Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses (e.g., 嗯, 啊, 那个), false starts, and self-corrections
• Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise, low-quality recordings, varying accents and speaking speeds
• Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently across all transcriptions
• Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols
• Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese — both listening and writing
• Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for linguistic nuance and subtle speech patterns
• Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work
• Comfortable distinguishing between multiple speakers and handling complex audio scenarios
• Able to follow detailed formatting and style guidelines accurately and consistently
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones

Nice to Have

• Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
• Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or media post-production
• Training or education in linguistics, phonetics, or language studies
• Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or speech-to-text workflows
• Familiarity with different Chinese regional accents and dialects
• Experience in translation, interpreting, or bilingual content work

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI speech and language 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 Chinese
• Build skills in a growing field at the intersection of language and AI
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch