Spanish Audio Transcriptionist (Spain Spanish) – AI Training

Alignerr; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 311,000 - 571,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking native or near-native Spain Spanish speakers located in Mexico City for remote, hourly transcription work. You will transcribe real-world audio with crosstalk and background noise, following strict formatting and style guidelines.

This is a freelance, remote role offering flexible hours and an opportunity to contribute to AI training datasets. No prior AI experience is required; you will work independently on your own schedule and may receive ongoing project extensions based

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Spain Spanish (Peninsular)

Responsibilities

• Listen to audio recordings in Peninsular Spanish and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions following detailed style and formatting guidelines
• Handle challenging audio scenarios — including crosstalk, overlapping speakers, background noise
• Accurately identify and differentiate between multiple speakers within a single recording
• Apply consistent formatting conventions for timestamps, speaker labels, non-verbal sounds, and unclear segments
• Flag audio segments that are unintelligible or ambiguous, following established protocols
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail across all assignments
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Job description

Spanish (Spain) Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

What if your deep familiarity with Peninsular Spanish — its rhythms, expressions, and regional nuance — could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists with native-level command of Spain Spanish to produce precise, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Spanish audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems to truly listen.

About The Role

This role is open to native or near-native Peninsular Spanish speakers located in Mexico City. You'll tackle real-world audio featuring crosstalk, multiple speakers, background noise, and natural speech patterns — turning messy, authentic conversation into clean, structured text. No prior AI experience needed.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Listen to audio recordings in Peninsular Spanish and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions following detailed style and formatting guidelines
• Handle challenging audio scenarios — including crosstalk, overlapping speakers, filled pauses (e.g., \"eh\", \"mm\"), background noise, and varying audio quality
• Accurately identify and differentiate between multiple speakers within a single recording
• Apply consistent formatting conventions for timestamps, speaker labels, non-verbal sounds, and unclear segments
• Flag audio segments that are unintelligible or ambiguous, following established protocols
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail across all assignments
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Native or near-native speaker of Spain Spanish (Peninsular Spanish) — with an intuitive command of Castilian vocabulary, expressions, accents, and speech patterns
• Exceptional listening skills with an ear for subtlety — you catch what others miss
• Comfortable working with imperfect audio: background noise, fast speech, interruptions, and overlapping dialogue don't throw you off
• Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive work
• Able to follow detailed style guides and formatting rules with precision and consistency
• Strong written skills in Spanish — your transcriptions read cleanly and accurately
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• No prior AI or tech experience required

Nice to Have

• Professional experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer
• Background in subtitle creation, closed-captioning editing, or media post-production
• Training or experience in linguistics, phonetics, or language documentation
• Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or AI training workflows
• Familiarity with different regional accents and dialects within Spain
• Experience handling specialised or technical audio content

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
• Your linguistic expertise directly shapes how AI understands spoken Spanish
• Develop and sharpen transcription skills on diverse, real-world audio
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch