German Audio Transcriptionist – Vienna (AI Training)

Alignerr Corp.; Wien; A distancia; EUR 17.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alignerr is seeking native Austrian German transcriptionists in Vienna for a fully remote hourly contract. You will produce precise verbatim transcriptions from German-language audio, helping shape AI datasets. Ideal candidates have exceptional listening skills, strong written German, and a methodical work ethic.

Flexible to work 10–40 hours per week with asynchronous, task-based assignments. Join a distributed team working on cutting-edge AI projects and contribute to high-quality linguistic

Formación

• Native or near-native German (Austrian) language skills.
• Excellent listening abilities in noisy or complex audio.
• Meticulous attention to detail and consistent with guidelines.
• Strong written German language, spelling and grammar.
• Reliable for independent, asynchronous work.

Responsabilidades

• Listen to German audio and produce precise verbatim transcripts.
• Handle challenging audio conditions: crosstalk, background noise, multiple speakers.
• Identify and distinguish between different speakers in recordings.
• Follow detailed transcription style guides with consistency.
• Apply conventions for non-verbal sounds and incomplete utterances.
• Maintain high quality across large volumes of audio.
• Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace.

Conocimientos

German fluency (Austrian)

Exceptional listening

Detail oriented

Strong writing in German

Independent, self-motivated

Descripción del empleo

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