German Audio Transcriptionist – Vienna (AI Training)

German Audio Transcriptionist – Vienna (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your ability to hear every word — even through background noise, overlapping speakers, and fast-paced dialogue — could directly shape how AI understands spoken German? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Vienna area to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of German-language audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems how real people speak.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role perfect for native Austrian German speakers, as well as speakers of standard German residing in Vienna. No prior AI experience required — just exceptional listening skills, strong written German, and a methodical work ethic.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote (Vienna, Austria)
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Listen to German-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
• Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("ähm," "hmm," "na ja"), 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 German — Austrian 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 repetitive tasks
• Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
• Strong written German 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 (Protokollführung), 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 Austrian German idioms, colloquialisms, and regional dialect 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 German
• Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch