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English Audio Transcription Specialist

Alignerr · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
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What You'll Do

  • Listen to audio recordings in English and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
  • Accurately capture spoken content including natural speech patterns, filler words, and speaker changes where required
  • Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and spelling conventions according to project guidelines
  • Identify and flag unclear, inaudible, or ambiguous audio segments
  • Handle a diverse range of audio types — conversations, interviews, lectures, podcasts, customer interactions, and more
  • Review and proofread transcriptions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to style guides
  • Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

  • Native or near-native fluency in English with excellent listening comprehension
  • Strong written English skills — confident with grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work
  • Able to follow structured guidelines and apply them accurately at scale
  • Comfortable working with different accents, speaking speeds, and audio quality levels
  • Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
  • No prior transcription, AI, or tech experience required
  • Nice to have:
    • Experience in transcription, closed captioning, subtitling, or stenography
    • Familiarity with transcription tools or audio editing software
    • Background in linguistics, journalism, communications, or media production
    • Experience working with varied English dialects and accents (American, British, Australian, Indian, etc.)
    • Fast, accurate typing skills (70+ WPM)
    • Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in fields such as medicine, law, technology, or finance

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 human speech
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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