English Audio Transcription Specialist

Alignerr Corp.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking English Audio Transcription Specialists for AI Training. This fully remote, hourly contract role involves converting spoken audio into precise, well-formatted text to help AI learn human speech across accents and contexts.

Ideal candidates have native or near-native English, excellent listening and writing skills, and a disciplined, self-driven work approach. Flexible hours 10–40 per week, with asynchronous collaboration and project-based work.

Qualifications

• Native English fluency with excellent listening comprehension.
• Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy at scale.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Native English fluency

Excellent listening skills

Strong written English

Detail-oriented

Independent freelancer

Tools

Transcription tools

Audio editing software

Job description

English Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your sharp ear and command of English could directly shape how AI listens to and understands the spoken word? We're looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists in the New York metro area 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.

English Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your sharp ear and command of English could directly shape how AI listens to and understands the spoken word? We're looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists in the New York metro area 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.

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
• 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