Italian Transcription Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $39/Hr

Mercor; Lazio; A distancia; EUR 42.000 - 57.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Mercor is seeking a Sonic Audit Specialist - Italian contractor to evaluate AI training data in Italian and audit transcription accuracy. The role focuses on applying a fixed error-code system and producing a pass/fail verdict with rationale.

You will verify and correct audio timestamps for word-level alignment, ensuring consistency across judgments, and work independently to meet deadlines with high-quality feedback. Remote work offered.

Formación

• Native or near-native command of Italian (Italy) required.
• Strong English reading and writing.
• Experience in transcription, subtitling, localization, linguistic annotation, or QA.
• Ability to apply a disciplined rubric consistently.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate AI training data in Italian by auditing transcription accuracy and forced alignment.
• Review and judge transcriptions for accuracy using a fixed set of error codes.
• Verify and correct audio segment timestamps for word-level alignment.
• Apply consistent standards across judgments with detailed feedback.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.

Conocimientos

Native Italian

Strong English

Transcription

QA

Linguistic annotation

Herramientas

Audio editing

Descripción del empleo

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Sonic Audit Specialist - Italian
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI training data in Italian by auditing transcription accuracy and forced alignment.
• Review and judge transcriptions for accuracy using a fixed set of error codes. Provide a pass or fail verdict with a rationale.
• Verify and correct audio segment timestamps for word-level alignment. Adjust segments as needed for accuracy.
• Apply consistent standards across judgments, ensuring careful listening and detailed feedback.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native command of Italian as spoken in Italy.
• Strong English reading and writing skills.
• Experience in transcription, subtitling, localization, linguistic annotation, or QA.
• Ability to apply a disciplined rubric consistently.

Preferred

• Prior AI data annotation or model evaluation experience.
• Background in phonetics or linguistics.
• Experience with audio editing or waveform tools.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]