About the Role
What if your ear for the German language could directly shape how AI understands and transcribes spoken words for millions of people? We're looking for detail-oriented German-speaking Transcript Editors in the Zurich area to clean up, correct, and polish audio transcripts — ensuring every word, timestamp, and formatting detail is exactly right.
This is precision work that makes a real difference. You'll listen carefully to audio recordings, compare them against existing transcripts, and make word-level corrections that help AI systems learn to hear and transcribe German with greater accuracy. Swiss German speakers and those with a strong ear for Swiss-influenced High German are especially encouraged to apply.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed — just native-level German, strong listening skills, and a commitment to accuracy.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Listen to German audio recordings and review corresponding transcripts for accuracy
- Correct errors at the word level — including misspellings, missing words, incorrect words, and misheard phrases
- Verify and adjust precise timing and alignment of transcript segments
- Apply detailed style and formatting guidelines consistently across all tasks
- Flag audio segments that are unclear, overlapping, or otherwise challenging
- Ensure proper handling of Swiss German dialect, Hochdeutsch, colloquial speech, filler words, and non-standard language as directed by project guidelines
- Maintain high quality and consistency across large volumes of transcript work
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Native or near-native German speaker — Swiss German speakers and High German speakers based in Switzerland are strongly encouraged to apply
- Excellent ear for spoken German across accents and registers, including Swiss varieties
- Exceptionally detail-oriented — you notice the small things others miss
- Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing
- Able to follow detailed style and formatting guidelines precisely and consistently
- Strong listening skills and the patience to replay and verify audio carefully
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- Comfortable using web-based tools and audio playback interfaces
Nice to Have
- Experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer
- Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or audio post-production
- Linguistics training or academic background in German language studies
- Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or AI training projects
- Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools
- Experience following structured editorial or quality assurance guidelines
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 directly improves how technology understands spoken German
- Leverage your language skills in work that genuinely requires precision and expertise
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch