Audio Transcription Specialist
Alignerr · Canada
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $35,000 / year
- Canada
Job highlights
- Transcribe audio for AI training purposes.
- Fully remote with flexible hours available.
- Requires strong listening and typing skills.
- No prior transcription experience needed.
- Contribute to AI's understanding of speech.
About the role
Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training)
About The Role
What if your sharp ears and attention to detail could help shape the future of how AI understands human speech? We're looking for Audio Transcription Specialists to convert real-world audio recordings into accurate written text — work that directly trains AI systems to better recognize, interpret, and respond to the way people actually talk.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with strong listening skills and a careful eye for detail. No professional transcription experience required.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Transcribe audio recordings into accurate written text following clear, structured guidelines
- Handle a variety of speakers, accents, speeds, and audio quality levels
- Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and style rules across all transcriptions
- Flag unclear or inaudible segments and note speaker changes where relevant
- Meet quality and turnaround targets for each assigned batch
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
Who You Are
- A strong, attentive listener with a sharp ear for detail
- Accurate and reasonably fast typist
- Patient and methodical when working through challenging audio — accents, background noise, overlapping speech
- Comfortable following detailed written guidelines and applying them consistently
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- No professional transcription or AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with transcription tools or platforms
- Familiarity with a range of English accents or dialects
- Background in journalism, captioning, or content production
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 has a tangible impact on how technology understands human communication
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Key skills/competency
- Transcription
- AI Training
- Attention to Detail
- Listening Skills
- Typing Speed
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- Guideline Adherence
- Audio Quality Assessment
- Time Management
Skills & topics
- Audio Transcription
- Transcription Specialist
- AI Training
- Remote Job
- Contract Role
- Data Annotation
- Speech Recognition
- Typing
- Listening Skills
- Data Entry
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight listening skills, attention to detail, and typing speed. Quantify achievements if possible.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize your ability to follow instructions meticulously and work independently.
- Prepare for the test: Expect a transcription test to assess accuracy and speed. Practice with various audio types.
- Understand the role: Demonstrate your understanding of how accurate transcriptions train AI systems.
- Be punctual and reliable: As a contract role, reliability and meeting deadlines are crucial.
Technical preparation
Practice transcribing various audio types.,Improve typing speed and accuracy.,Familiarize yourself with transcription tools.,Master following detailed style guides.
Behavioral questions
Describe handling challenging audio.,How do you ensure accuracy and consistency?,How do you manage your time independently?,How do you follow complex guidelines?
Frequently asked questions
- What is an Audio Transcription Specialist at Alignerr?
- An Audio Transcription Specialist at Alignerr converts audio recordings into accurate written text to train AI systems. This role is remote, flexible, and requires strong listening and typing skills, but no prior professional transcription experience.
- Is the Audio Transcription Specialist role remote?
- Yes, the Audio Transcription Specialist position at Alignerr is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere.
- What are the working hours for the Audio Transcription Specialist role?
- The Audio Transcription Specialist role offers flexible hours, with a commitment of 10-40 hours per week, allowing you to work asynchronously on your own schedule.
- Do I need prior transcription experience for the Audio Transcription Specialist job?
- No, prior professional transcription or AI experience is not required for the Audio Transcription Specialist role at Alignerr. Strong listening skills and attention to detail are key.
- What skills are most important for an Audio Transcription Specialist at Alignerr?
- The most important skills for an Audio Transcription Specialist are strong listening abilities, a sharp eye for detail, accurate and fast typing, patience with challenging audio, and the ability to follow guidelines consistently.
- How does this role contribute to AI development?
- As an Audio Transcription Specialist, your accurate transcriptions directly train AI systems, helping them to better understand, recognize, and respond to human speech across various accents and conditions.
- What is the employment type for this role?
- The Audio Transcription Specialist role at Alignerr is an hourly contract position.
- Can I get ongoing work as an Audio Transcription Specialist?
- Yes, Alignerr mentions potential for ongoing work and contract extensions as new projects launch, making it a role with potential for continued engagement.