German-Speaking Transcription Expert
The work
You will transcribe German audio and help prepare language data for AI systems. The work requires careful listening, accurate writing, and close attention to meaning, tone, and context.
- Listen to German audio and create accurate transcripts.
- Review and edit transcripts using project language and style guidelines.
- Add speaker identification, timestamps, and relevant context cues.
- Run quality checks for accuracy and consistency.
- Resolve language questions with project stakeholders.
- Suggest improvements to transcription processes and guidelines.
What it pays and takes
This is a part-time contractor role for someone with professional German fluency and experience in transcription, linguistics, or related language work. No prior AI experience is required.
- Pay: $20 to $30 per hour equivalent, paid per task.
- Schedule: 20 or more hours per week.
- Language: Professional fluency in German, including regional dialects and variations.
- Location: Open to candidates in the listed countries.
- Experience: Demonstrable experience in transcription, linguistics, or related language-focused work.
- Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, careful attention to detail, and the ability to follow project guidelines precisely.
- Tools: Ability to use audio playback, transcription, and standard office software.
- Helpful background: Familiarity with linguistic annotation and metadata practices.
How it works
Apply on OpenTrain with your resume and then complete the application on the hiring site.
About AI training work
AI training work uses examples prepared and reviewed by people to improve how artificial intelligence systems understand and produce language. Transcription experts help create accurate audio and text data that models can learn from, and specialized language skills are valuable in this work.
