German Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

Alignerr Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a German Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training) to transcribe German-language audio with verbatim accuracy. The role is fully remote as an hourly contract, based in Germany, and requires native or near-native German fluency, strong listening ability, and meticulous attention to formatting guidelines.

You will handle challenging audio conditions, distinguish between speakers, and apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in German.
• Exceptional listening skills for challenging audio.
• High attention to detail and methodical work.
• Ability to follow and apply detailed style guides and formatting rules.
• Strong written German skills including spelling and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions.
• Handle challenging audio conditions including crosstalk, background noise, and multiple speakers.
• Identify and distinguish between different speakers throughout recordings.
• Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines consistently.
• Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds and incomplete utterances.
• Maintain high quality and accuracy across large volumes of audio.
• Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments.

Skills

German fluency

Listening skills

Detail oriented

Style guides

Written German

Self-motivated

Web tools

Job description

German Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

What if your ability to catch every word — through crosstalk, background noise, and overlapping speakers — could directly shape how AI understands spoken German? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists based in Germany to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of German-language audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems how real people actually speak.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role ideal for anyone with native German fluency, strong listening skills, and the patience to get every word right. Whether you have a background in transcription, linguistics, subtitling, or media — or simply possess an exceptional ear and a meticulous work ethic — we want to hear from you.

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

What You’ll Do

• Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
• Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("ähm," "hmm"), background noise, and multiple simultaneous speakers
• Accurately identify and distinguish between different speakers throughout recordings
• Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with consistency and precision
• Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, incomplete utterances, and other spoken-language phenomena
• Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio
• Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in German — you catch every nuance, regional dialect cue, and filler word
• Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio
• Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive tasks
• Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
• Strong written German skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar in both standard Hochdeutsch and colloquial registers come naturally to you
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision
• Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms

Nice to Have

• Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
• Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media post-production
• Linguistics training or academic background in German language studies
• Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows
• Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools
• Knowledge of German regional dialects — Bavarian, Saxon, Swabian, Swiss German, or Austrian variants

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 spoken German
• Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch