French Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

About The Role What if your ear for spoken French could directly shape how AI understands and processes real-world conversations? We're looking for detail-oriented French transcriptionists based in France to produce highly accurate transcriptions of spoken audio — helping train AI systems that millions of people will rely on. This is hands-on, meaningful work that rewards precision and deep listening. You'll tackle real audio featuring multiple speakers, crosstalk, filled pauses, background noise, and natural conversational nuance — including the rich regional variety found across metropolitan France. If you take pride in catching every word and following exacting guidelines, this role is for you. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level French, strong ears, and a commitment to quality. Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Listen to French-language audio recordings and produce accurate, detailed transcriptionsHandle challenging audio — including overlapping speakers, crosstalk, background noise, regional accents, and filled pauses (e.g., "euh", "hein", "ben")Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers throughout a recordingFollow detailed style and formatting guidelines with precision and consistencyApply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, inaudible segments, and spoken disfluenciesMaintain high accuracy and quality standards across large volumes of audioWork independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule Who You Are Native or near-native fluency in French — you catch every word, including slang, filler, and regional expressions from across FranceExceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for nuance, tone, and subtle audio detailsNaturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to workComfortable following and applying detailed style guides and formatting rulesAble to work with imperfect audio — background noise, low quality, or overlapping speech don't throw you offSelf-motivated and reliable when working independentlyStrong written French skills with excellent spelling and grammar Nice to Have Professional experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographerBackground in subtitle creation, closed-captioning, or video annotationExperience with linguistics, phonetics, or language documentationPrior work with annotation platforms or data labeling toolsFamiliarity with French regional accents — including Parisian, Lyonnais, Marseillais, and othersExperience in translation, localization, or editorial work Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labsFully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits youFreelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based workContribute to AI development that shapes how technology understands spoken FrenchDevelop and sharpen your transcription skills on diverse, real-world audioPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch