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

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Remote; AUD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an English (Australia) Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert for a remote contract role. The position requires 10–20 hours per week and focuses on transcription, evaluation, and documentation of standards to ensure high-quality outputs.

The role involves testing, grading, and collaborating with project leads to refine task design, with emphasis on Australian English fluency and independent time management.

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

Strong writing & editing

Time management

English (Australia) fluency

Australian English familiarity

Transcribe & analyze audio

Education

College student or recent graduate

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.