German Audio Transcriptionist – Vienna (AI Training)

Alignerr Corp.; Wien; Remote; EUR 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking detail-oriented transcriptionists in Vienna, Austria, to produce accurate German-language transcriptions for AI datasets. This fully remote hourly contract suits native Austrian German speakers or standard German speakers residing in Vienna.

No prior AI experience required beyond strong listening and writing skills. Flexible, asynchronous work with 10–40 hours per week, and the chance for ongoing project-based work.

Qualifications

• 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 applying detailed style guides and formatting rules.

Responsibilities

• Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions.
• Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses, 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.

Job description

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