German Audio Transcript Editor – Zurich (AI Training)

Alignerr; Zürich; Remote; CHF 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking native-level German transcription editors in a fully remote, hourly contract role. You will clean up audio transcripts, correct word-level errors, and polish timing and formatting to help AI learn better German transcription.

Based in Switzerland, you’ll work asynchronously on flexible hours (10–40 hours per week) and handle Swiss German dialects, Hochdeutsch, and colloquialisms according to project guidelines.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native German speaker with Swiss/High German proficiency.
• Excellent ear for spoken German across accents and registers.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and precise.
• Experience with word-level accuracy and timing.
• Able to follow detailed style and formatting guidelines.
• Strong listening skills and patience to verify audio.
• Self-motivated and reliable for independent work.
• Comfortable using web-based tools and audio interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Listen to German audio recordings and review transcripts for accuracy.
• Correct word-level errors including misspellings and misheard phrases.
• Verify and adjust precise timing and alignment of segments.
• Apply style and formatting guidelines consistently.
• Flag unclear or overlapping segments.
• Maintain handling of Swiss German dialect and Hochdeutsch.
• Ensure quality and consistency across large volumes.
• Work independently and asynchronously.

Skills

German language proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Listening skills

Web-based tools

Tools

Audio playback tools

Transcription software

Annotation platforms

Job description

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