Audio Transcription Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr

mercor; Singapore; Remote; SGD 88,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an English (Australia) Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert for remote, contract work. The role involves transcribing, evaluating, and refining audio outputs, with a focus on accuracy and consistency within Australian English contexts.

The position requires strong writing and editing abilities, native-like English (Australia), and a 10–20 hour weekly commitment. Ideal candidates are students or graduates with interest in AI and language research.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Native or near-native fluency in English (Australia).
• Familiarity with Australian English, regional vocabulary, and slang.
• Ability to transcribe and analyze English audio content.
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in English (Australia). Ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to guidelines.
• Develop and document evaluation standards. Create rubrics and guidelines for consistency across evaluations.
• Conduct model testing and grading. Evaluate outputs for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance. Participate in QA cycles to maintain consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Critical thinking

Time management

Independence

English (Australia)

Transcription

Job description

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: English (Australia) Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $50/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in English (Australia) . Ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to guidelines.
• Develop and document evaluation standards. Create rubrics and guidelines for consistency across evaluations.
• Conduct model testing and grading. Evaluate outputs for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance. Participate in QA cycles to maintain consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Native or near-native fluency in English (Australia) .
• Familiarity with Australian English, regional vocabulary, and slang.
• Ability to transcribe and analyze English audio content.
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week .

Preferred

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines.
• Experience with transcription, annotation, localization, or research workflows.
• Familiarity with differences between Australian English and other English varieties.
• Interest in AI , language models, or applied research environments.