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