German-Speaking (Swiss) Audio Transcription Expert

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking an entry-level, part-time contractor to transcribe Swiss German and English audio for AI training, focusing on regional speech, speaker changes, and meaning.

You will review transcripts for grammar and accuracy, clarify unclear audio with project stakeholders and language experts, and give practical feedback to improve transcription workflows while handling confidential material discreetly.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Swiss German regional accents and dialects.
• Professional audio transcription experience.
• Close attention to detail in language work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Swiss German or English audio samples according to project instructions.
• Identify dialects, regional accents, speaker changes, linguistic details, and contextual cues.
• Review and edit transcripts for accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
• Clarify unclear audio or wording with project stakeholders and other language experts.
• Provide practical feedback to improve transcription workflows and quality standards.
• Complete assignments according to project specifications and handle confidential audio discreetly.

Skills

Swiss German dialects

Transcription experience

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

The work

You will create accurate transcripts from Swiss German and English audio for AI training. The work includes capturing regional speech, speaker changes, and meaning, then reviewing transcripts for language and grammar accuracy.

• Transcribe Swiss German or English audio samples according to project instructions.
• Identify dialects, regional accents, speaker changes, linguistic details, and contextual cues.
• Review and edit transcripts for accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
• Clarify unclear audio or wording with project stakeholders and other language experts.
• Give practical feedback that improves transcription workflows and quality standards.
• Complete assignments according to project specifications and handle confidential audio discreetly.

What it pays and takes

This is an entry-level, part-time contractor role for people who can work independently in a remote digital setting. Experience with multilingual audio, linguistic annotation, AI training, or machine learning projects is helpful.

• Pay: $25 to $30 per hour equivalent, paid per task.
• Time: 20+ hours per week.
• Languages: Professional proficiency in Swiss German and work with English audio.
• Location: Open to candidates in the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, France, the United Kingdom, Ghana, and Greece.
• Location: Also open to candidates in Indonesia, India, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Netherlands, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Tunisia, Taiwan, the United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and South Africa.
• Requirements: Strong understanding of Swiss German regional accents and dialects, professional audio transcription experience, close attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication.
• You must manage deliverables efficiently, work independently, and treat confidential audio material with discretion and professionalism.

About AI training work

AI training work uses examples prepared and reviewed by people to help artificial intelligence understand language, images, audio, and other information. Transcription specialists are paid for careful language expertise because accurate speech data helps improve how AI systems understand real-world conversations.