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Put your native German fluency and sharp ears to work on cutting-edge AI — transcribe real-world audio remotely, on your own schedule, from Vienna.

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# German Audio Transcriptionist – Vienna (AI Training)

## About the Role

What if your ability to hear every word — even through background noise, overlapping speakers, and fast-paced dialogue — could directly shape how AI understands spoken German? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Vienna area to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of German-language audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems how real people speak.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role perfect for native Austrian German speakers, as well as speakers of standard German residing in Vienna. No prior AI experience required — just exceptional listening skills, strong written German, and a methodical work ethic.

- **Organization**: Alignerr
- **Type**: Hourly Contract
- **Location**: Remote (Vienna, Austria)
- **Commitment**: 10–40 hours/week

## What You'll Do

* Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
* Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("ähm," "hmm," "na ja"), background noise, and multiple simultaneous speakers
* Accurately identify and distinguish between different speakers throughout recordings
* Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with consistency and precision
* Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, incomplete utterances, and other spoken-language phenomena
* Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio
* Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace

## Who You Are

* Native or near-native fluency in German — Austrian German speakers especially welcome
* Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio
* Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive tasks
* Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
* Strong written German skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar come naturally to you
* Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision
* Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms

## Nice to Have

* Professional experience in transcription, court reporting (Protokollführung), or stenography
* Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media post-production
* Linguistics training or academic background in German language studies
* Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows
* Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools
* Awareness of Austrian German idioms, colloquialisms, and regional dialect patterns

## 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
* Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio
* Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

$10-35/hr Remote Freelance AUDIO