French Audio Transcriptionist — Switzerland (AI Training)

About The Role What if your ear for spoken Swiss French could directly shape how AI understands and processes real-world conversations? We're looking for detail-oriented French transcriptionists based in Switzerland 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 distinctive characteristics of Swiss French as spoken in Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, and beyond. 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, accents, and filled pauses typical in Swiss French (e.g., "euh", "hein", "quatre-vingts" vs "huitante")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 — ideally with strong familiarity with Swiss French speech patterns and vocabularyExceptional 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 the full range of Swiss French regional accents — Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Fribourg, and JuraExperience in translation, localization, or editorial work in a multilingual Swiss context 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