English Audio Transcription Specialist

Alignerr; Manila; A distancia; PHP 1.055.000 - 1.758.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Alignerr is seeking an English Audio Transcription Specialist for Manila-based remote work. You will convert spoken audio into precise, verbatim text and apply project guidelines, formatting, and punctuation.

This fully remote, flexible contract role requires excellent English listening and grammar, attention to detail, and reliability. Work independently with varied audio types and accents on a self-directed schedule.

Formación

• Native or near-native fluency in English with excellent listening comprehension.
• Strong written English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to work.
• Able to follow structured guidelines and apply at scale.
• Comfortable with diverse accents and audio qualities.
• Self-motivated and reliable for asynchronous work.

Responsabilidades

• Listen to English audio and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions.
• Capture natural speech, fillers, and speaker changes when required.
• Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and spelling per guidelines.
• Identify unclear or inaudible segments and flag them.
• Handle diverse audio types: conversations, interviews, lectures, podcasts, customer interactions.
• Review and proofread transcriptions for accuracy and style adherence.
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.

Conocimientos

English fluency

Attention to detail

Strong listening

Grammar and punctuation

Independent work

Typing 70 WPM

Descripción del empleo

English Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your sharp ear and strong command of English could directly shape how AI listens to and understands the spoken word? We’re looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists in Manila to convert spoken audio into accurate, well-formatted text — helping AI systems learn to process real human speech with all its accents, nuances, and complexity.

The Philippines has one of the world's strongest English-speaking talent pools, and this role is designed to tap into that. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior transcription or AI experience is required — just excellent English listening skills, strong attention to detail, and a reliable internet connection.

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

What You'll Do

• Listen to audio recordings in English and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
• Accurately capture spoken content including natural speech patterns, filler words, and speaker changes where required
• Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and spelling conventions according to project guidelines
• Identify and flag unclear, inaudible, or ambiguous audio segments
• Handle a diverse range of audio types — conversations, interviews, lectures, podcasts, customer interactions, and more
• Review and proofread transcriptions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to style guides
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in English with excellent listening comprehension
• Strong written English skills — confident with grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work
• Able to follow structured guidelines and apply them accurately at scale
• Comfortable working with different accents, speaking speeds, and audio quality levels
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• No prior transcription, AI, or tech experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience in transcription, closed captioning, subtitling, or stenography
• Background in BPO, call center, or customer service environments with audio processing
• Familiarity with transcription tools or audio editing software
• Background in linguistics, journalism, communications, or media production
• Experience working with varied English dialects and accents (American, British, Australian, Indian, etc.)
• Fast, accurate typing skills (70+ WPM)
• Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in fields such as medicine, law, technology, or finance

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 human speech
• Build skills in a high-demand field at the intersection of language and AI
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch