Simplified Chinese Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

Alignerr Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Freelance autonomy

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking detail-oriented transcriptionists with native-level Simplified Chinese for verbatim transcripts of spoken Chinese audio. You will distinguish speakers, capture crosstalk and pauses, and follow precise style guidelines.

Remote, flexible hourly contract, 10–40 hours per week, with potential ongoing work for reliable performers. Ideal candidates are student, freelancer, or professional with strong listening skills, ability to handle diverse audio qualities, and commitment to

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese for listening and writing (Mandarin)
• Exceptional listening skills with attention to linguistic nuance
• Detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work
• Able to distinguish between multiple speakers in recordings
• Follow detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones

Responsibilities

• Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese
• Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording
• Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses, false starts, and self-corrections
• Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise and varying accents
• Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions across all transcripts
• Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols
• Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Education

Transcription experience

Subtitle editing/Captioning

Linguistics/Phonetics education

Annotation/data-labeling tools

Singaporean Mandarin familiarity

Translation/Interpreting

Job description

About The Role

What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists across Singapore to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.

About The Role

What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists across Singapore to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.
Singapore's rich Mandarin-speaking community makes it an ideal home for this work. Whether you're a student, freelancer, or professional looking for meaningful flexible work, this role is built for you.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level Simplified Chinese, strong listening skills, and comfort following detailed style and formatting guidelines.

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

What You'll Do

• Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese
• Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording
• Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses (e.g., 嗯, 啊, 那个), false starts, and self-corrections
• Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise, low-quality recordings, varying accents and speaking speeds
• Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently across all transcriptions
• Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols
• Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese — both listening and writing
• Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for linguistic nuance and subtle speech patterns
• Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work
• Comfortable distinguishing between multiple speakers and handling complex audio scenarios
• Able to follow detailed formatting and style guidelines accurately and consistently
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones

Nice to Have

• Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
• Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or media post-production
• Training or education in linguistics, phonetics, or language studies
• Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or speech-to-text workflows
• Familiarity with different Chinese regional accents and dialects — including Singaporean Mandarin
• Experience in translation, interpreting, or bilingual content work

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI speech and language 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 Chinese
• Build skills in a growing field at the intersection of language and AI
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch