Swiss German Transcription Expert

confidential; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Swiss German Transcription Expert for remote, contract work. You will transcribe audio in Swiss German (and English) with exceptional accuracy, following project guidelines and noting dialect nuances. Collaboration with project managers helps address ambiguities and ensure transcripts meet quality standards.

The role emphasizes independent work in a remote setting, with strict confidentiality and timely delivery of high-quality transcripts to support AI training and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Native proficiency in Swiss German with dialect understanding.
• Proven experience in professional-level audio transcription.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistent accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio samples in Swiss German or English with high accuracy.
• Follow project guidelines to ensure consistent transcripts.
• Identify linguistic nuances, speaker changes, and contextual cues.
• Collaborate with project managers to clarify requirements.
• Review and edit transcripts for linguistic precision.
• Provide feedback to improve transcription processes.

Skills

Swiss German proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Job description

Role Title: Swiss German Transcription Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

our partner is engaging Swiss German Transcription Experts to support a customer's project focused on high-quality audio transcription. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Transcribe audio samples in Swiss German or English with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow project-specific guidelines and best practices to deliver consistent, high-quality transcripts.
• Identify and annotate linguistic nuances, speaker changes, and contextual cues present in the audio data.
• Collaborate with project managers and other experts to clarify requirements and address ambiguities.
• Review and edit transcripts as needed to ensure linguistic and grammatical precision.
• Provide feedback to improve transcription processes and quality standards.
• Deliver completed transcription assignments within agreed timelines and according to project specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Native proficiency in Swiss German, with strong comprehension of regional accents and dialects.
• Proven experience in professional-level audio transcription, ideally involving Swiss German or multilingual audio content.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to consistently deliver error-free transcripts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating care for linguistic accuracy and clear expression.
• Familiarity with AI training, linguistic annotation, or machine learning projects is a plus.
• Experience handling confidential audio material with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, digital environment, managing time and deliverables efficiently.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.