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