Simplified Chinese Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

Alignerr Corp.; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Contract-based work

Job summary

Alignerr is recruiting detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Kuala Lumpur area for remote, hourly contract work. You will produce verbatim Chinese transcripts from audio, identify speakers, and adhere to strict formatting guidelines.

The role emphasizes independence, reliability, and consistent accuracy across high volumes of content. Native or near-native Simplified Chinese fluency and strong listening skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Native-level written and listening skills in Simplified Chinese.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in transcripts.
• Ability to follow detailed style guidelines and formatting rules.
• Ability to work independently and manage time across flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Listen to Chinese audio and produce verbatim, accurate Transcripts in Simplified Chinese.
• Identify and separate multiple speakers within a recording.
• Capture crosstalk, overlaps, filled pauses, false starts, and self-corrections.
• Handle challenging audio: noise, accents, varying speeds.
• Apply style guides consistently across transcriptions.
• Flag unclear segments and follow protocols for unintelligible parts.
• Maintain high accuracy across large volumes of content.
• Work asynchronously on your own schedule.

Skills

Native-level Simplified Chinese

Active listening

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Linguistics background

Tools

Annotation platforms

Job description

About The Role

What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Kuala Lumpur area to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.

About The Role

What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Kuala Lumpur area to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.
With one of Southeast Asia's largest Chinese-speaking urban communities, Kuala Lumpur is the perfect base for this work. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role — no prior AI experience needed. Just native-level Simplified Chinese, strong listening skills, and comfort following detailed style and formatting guidelines.

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

What You'll Do

• Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese
• Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording
• Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses (e.g., 嫩, 啊, 那个), false starts, and self-corrections
• Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise, low-quality recordings, varying accents and speaking speeds
• Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently across all transcriptions
• Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols
• Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese — both listening and writing
• Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for linguistic nuance and subtle speech patterns
• Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work
• Comfortable distinguishing between multiple speakers and handling complex audio scenarios
• Able to follow detailed formatting and style guidelines accurately and consistently
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones

Nice to Have

• Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
• Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or media post-production
• Training or education in linguistics, phonetics, or language studies
• Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or speech-to-text workflows
• Familiarity with different Chinese regional accents and dialects — including Malaysian Mandarin
• Experience in translation, interpreting, or bilingual content work

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI speech and language 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 Chinese
• Build skills in a growing field at the intersection of language and AI
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch