About the Role
What if your native Dutch fluency — and your ability to catch every nuance, pause, and dialect cue in challenging audio — could directly shape how AI understands spoken Dutch for millions of people? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists with native-level Dutch to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of Dutch-language audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems how real people actually speak.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role ideal for Dutch native speakers living in Germany who are looking for meaningful, task-based work they can do entirely on their own schedule. No prior AI experience required.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Listen to Dutch-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
- Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("uhm," "eh," "hmm"), background noise, and multiple simultaneous speakers
- Accurately identify and distinguish between different speakers throughout recordings
- Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with consistency and precision
- Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, incomplete utterances, and other spoken-language phenomena
- Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio
- Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace
Who You Are
- Native or near-native fluency in Dutch — you catch every nuance, dialect cue, and filler word
- Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio
- Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive tasks
- Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
- Strong written Dutch skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar come naturally to you
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision
- Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms
Nice to Have
- Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
- Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media post-production
- Linguistics training or academic background in Dutch or Germanic language studies
- Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows
- Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools
- Knowledge of Dutch regional dialects (Netherlands and Flemish varieties) and colloquial speech patterns
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 Dutch
- Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch