About the role
About The Role What if your sharp ears and fluent German could directly influence how AI understands spoken language across the German-speaking world? We're looking for meticulous transcriptionists in the Zurich area to produce precise, high-quality transcriptions of German-language audio — building the real-world datasets that make AI systems smarter and more natural.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. Swiss German speakers and speakers of standard Hochdeutsch based in Zurich are both strongly encouraged to apply. No AI background needed — just native-level fluency, exceptional listening skills, and a careful, consistent approach to written German.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote (Zurich, Switzerland)
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
- Handle challenging audio — including crosstalk, filled pauses, heavy accents, 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 spoken-language phenomena
- Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio
- Work independently and asynchronously at your own pace
Who You Are
- Native or near-native fluency in German — Swiss German speakers especially welcome
- Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio
- Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to task-based work
- Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
- Strong written standard German (Hochdeutsch) skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar come naturally
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- 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 German language studies
- Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows
- Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools
- Awareness of Swiss German dialect features (Zürichdeutsch and beyond) and their relationship to standard written German
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
- Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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