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: Alignerr • Type: Hourly Contract • Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Listen to French-language audio recordings and produce accurate, detailed transcriptions
• Handle 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 recording
• Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with precision and consistency
• Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, inaudible segments, and spoken disfluencies
• Maintain high accuracy and quality standards across large volumes of audio
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in French — you catch every word, including slang, filler, and regional expressions from across France
• Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for nuance, tone, and subtle audio details
• Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work
• Comfortable following and applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
• Able to work with imperfect audio — background noise, low quality, or overlapping speech don't throw you off
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• Strong written French skills with excellent spelling and grammar
• Professional experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer (nice to have)
• Background in subtitle creation, closed-captioning, or video annotation (nice to