Spanish (Spain) Audio Transcriptionist – AI Training

Alignerr Corp.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Spanish Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training) to create precise, verbatim transcripts of Peninsular Spanish audio from New York-based remote locations. This hourly contract role requires strong listening skills, meticulous attention to detail, and adherence to detailed style guidelines.

You will work independently on-demand, handling crosstalk, multiple speakers, and varied audio quality to produce clean transcripts that train AI systems to understand real conversations.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native speaker of Spain Spanish (Castilian) with intuitive vocabulary and expressions.
• Exceptional listening skills and attention to detail in transcription.
• Comfortable working with imperfect audio: background noise, fast speech, interruptions, overlapping dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Listen to audio recordings in Peninsular Spanish and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions following detailed style and formatting guidelines.
• Handle challenging audio scenarios — crosstalk, overlapping speakers, filled pauses, background noise, and varying audio quality.
• Identify and differentiate between multiple speakers within a single recording.
• Apply consistent formatting for timestamps, speaker labels, non-verbal sounds, and unclear segments.

Skills

Peninsular Spanish

Listening skills

Spanish writing

Job description

Spanish (Spain) Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your native command of Peninsular Spanish could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists with native-level Spain Spanish fluency — based in New York — to produce precise, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Spanish audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems to truly listen. New York's vibrant Spanish-speaking community makes it an ideal place to find the sharp ears and cultural fluency this work demands. You'll tackle real-world audio featuring crosstalk, multiple speakers, background noise, and natural speech patterns. No prior AI experience needed.

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

What You'll Do

• Listen to audio recordings in Peninsular Spanish and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions following detailed style and formatting guidelines
• Handle challenging audio scenarios — including crosstalk, overlapping speakers, filled pauses (e.g., "eh", "mm"), background noise, and varying audio quality
• Accurately identify and differentiate between multiple speakers within a single recording
• Apply consistent formatting conventions for timestamps, speaker labels, non-verbal sounds, and unclear segments
• Flag audio segments that are unintelligible or ambiguous, following established protocols
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail across all assignments
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Native or near‑native speaker of Spain Spanish (Peninsular Spanish) — with an intuitive command of Castilian vocabulary, expressions, accents, and speech patterns
• Exceptional listening skills with an ear for subtlety — you catch what others miss
• Comfortable working with imperfect audio: background noise, fast speech, interruptions, and overlapping dialogue don't throw you off
• Naturally detail‑oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive work
• Able to follow detailed style guides and formatting rules with precision and consistency
• Strong written skills in Spanish — your transcriptions read cleanly and accurately
• Self‑motivated and reliable when working independently
• No prior AI or tech experience required

Nice to Have

• Professional experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer
• Background in subtitle creation, closed‑captioning editing, or media post‑production
• Training or experience in linguistics, phonetics, or language documentation
• Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or AI training workflows
• Familiarity with different regional accents and dialects within Spain
• Experience handling specialised or technical audio content

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
• Your linguistic expertise directly shapes how AI understands spoken Spanish
• Develop and sharpen transcription skills on diverse, real‑world audio
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch