German Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training) – Remote

About the Role

What if your native German fluency and sharp ears could directly influence how AI understands spoken language for millions of people worldwide? We're looking for meticulous German-speaking transcriptionists based in the New York metro area to produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions of German-language audio — helping build the real-world datasets that power next-generation AI systems.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. New York's large German-speaking community — including heritage speakers, immigrants, academics, and language professionals — makes this an ideal market. No prior AI experience required.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote (New York, NY)
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
• Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("ähm," "hmm"), 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 other spoken-language phenomena
• Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio
• Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in German — you catch every nuance, dialect cue, and filler word
• Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio
• Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive tasks
• Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
• Strong written German skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar come naturally to you
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision
• Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms
• Must be authorized to work as an independent contractor in the United States

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
• Knowledge of German regional dialects and colloquial speech patterns

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