- Salary
- $10–$35/hrUSD per hour
- Hiring from
- Singapore
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Sep 27, 2026
Short description
Native Mandarin speakers in Singapore — get paid to transcribe spoken Chinese and help train the next generation of AI speech technology. Fully remote and flexible.
Long description
# Simplified Chinese Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)
## About the Role
What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists across Singapore to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.
Singapore's rich Mandarin-speaking community makes it an ideal home for this work. Whether you're a student, freelancer, or professional looking for meaningful flexible work, this role is built for you.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level Simplified Chinese, strong listening skills, and comfort following detailed style and formatting guidelines.
- **Organization**: Alignerr
- **Type**: Hourly Contract
- **Location**: Remote
- **Commitment**: 10–40 hours/week
## What You'll Do
* Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese
* Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording
* Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses (e.g., 嗯, 啊, 那个), false starts, and self-corrections
* Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise, low-quality recordings, varying accents and speaking speeds
* Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently across all transcriptions
* Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols
* Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content
* Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
## Who You Are
* Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese — both listening and writing
* Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for linguistic nuance and subtle speech patterns
* Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work
* Comfortable distinguishing between multiple speakers and handling complex audio scenarios
* Able to follow detailed formatting and style guidelines accurately and consistently
* Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
* Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones
## Nice to Have
* Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
* Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or media post-production
* Training or education in linguistics, phonetics, or language studies
* Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or speech-to-text workflows
* Familiarity with different Chinese regional accents and dialects — including Singaporean Mandarin
* Experience in translation, interpreting, or bilingual content work
## Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI speech and language 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 Chinese
* Build skills in a growing field at the intersection of language and AI
* Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
$10-35/hr Remote Freelance AUDIO