Swiss German Transcription Expert

micro1; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Swiss German Transcription Expert on a remote contractor basis to support a customer project focused on high-quality audio transcripts. Your expertise in Swiss German and linguistic nuance will help train next-generation AI systems, with no prior AI experience required beyond domain knowledge.

Responsibilities include transcribing audio in Swiss German or English, annotating speaker changes, and ensuring transcripts meet strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Native proficiency in Swiss German with dialects.
• Experience in professional-level audio transcription, Swiss German preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver error-free transcripts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with confidential material and remote work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio samples in Swiss German or English with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow project-specific guidelines and best practices to deliver high-quality transcripts.
• Identify and annotate linguistic nuances, speaker changes, and contextual cues.
• Collaborate with project managers to clarify requirements and address ambiguities.
• Review and edit transcripts to ensure linguistic and grammatical precision.
• Provide feedback to improve transcription processes and quality standards.
• Deliver completed transcription assignments within agreed timelines and project specifications.

Skills

Swiss German

Attention to detail

Remote work

Transcription experience

Job description

Role Title: Swiss German Transcription Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Swiss German Transcription Experts to support a customer's project focused on high-quality audio transcription. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Transcribe audio samples in Swiss German or English with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow project-specific guidelines and best practices to deliver consistent, high-quality transcripts.
• Identify and annotate linguistic nuances, speaker changes, and contextual cues present in the audio data.
• Collaborate with project managers and other experts to clarify requirements and address ambiguities.
• Review and edit transcripts as needed to ensure linguistic and grammatical precision.
• Provide feedback to improve transcription processes and quality standards.
• Deliver completed transcription assignments within agreed timelines and according to project specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Native proficiency in Swiss German, with strong comprehension of regional accents and dialects.
• Proven experience in professional-level audio transcription, ideally involving Swiss German or multilingual audio content.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to consistently deliver error-free transcripts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating care for linguistic accuracy and clear expression.
• Familiarity with AI training, linguistic annotation, or machine learning projects is a plus.
• Experience handling confidential audio material with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, digital environment, managing time and deliverables efficiently.