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Short description

Zurich-based German speakers: use your fluency and sharp ears to shape how AI understands spoken German. Fully remote, flexible contract work.

Long description

# German Audio Transcript Editor – Zurich (AI Training)

## About the Role

What if your ear for the German language could directly shape how AI understands and transcribes spoken words for millions of people? We're looking for detail-oriented German-speaking Transcript Editors in the Zurich area to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts — ensuring every word, timestamp, and formatting detail is exactly right.

This is precision work that makes a real difference. You'll listen carefully to audio recordings, compare them against existing transcripts, and make word-level corrections that help AI systems learn to hear and transcribe German with greater accuracy. Swiss German speakers and those with a strong ear for Swiss-influenced High German are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed — just native-level German, strong listening skills, and a commitment to accuracy.

- **Organization**: Alignerr
- **Type**: Hourly Contract
- **Location**: Remote
- **Commitment**: 10–40 hours/week

## What You'll Do

* Listen to German audio recordings and review corresponding transcripts for accuracy
* Correct errors at the word level — including misspellings, missing words, incorrect words, and misheard phrases
* Verify and adjust precise timing and alignment of transcript segments
* Apply detailed style and formatting guidelines consistently across all tasks
* Flag audio segments that are unclear, overlapping, or otherwise challenging
* Ensure proper handling of Swiss German dialect, Hochdeutsch, colloquial speech, filler words, and non-standard language as directed by project guidelines
* Maintain high quality and consistency across large volumes of transcript work
* Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

## Who You Are

* Native or near-native German speaker — Swiss German speakers and High German speakers based in Switzerland are strongly encouraged to apply
* Excellent ear for spoken German across accents and registers, including Swiss varieties
* Exceptionally detail-oriented — you notice the small things others miss
* Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing
* Able to follow detailed style and formatting guidelines precisely and consistently
* Strong listening skills and the patience to replay and verify audio carefully
* Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
* Comfortable using web-based tools and audio playback interfaces

## Nice to Have

* Experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer
* Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or audio post-production
* Linguistics training or academic background in German language studies
* Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or AI training projects
* Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools
* Experience following structured editorial or quality assurance guidelines

## 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 spoken German
* Leverage your language skills in work that genuinely requires precision and expertise
* Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

$10-35/hr Remote Freelance AUDIO