English Audio Transcription Specialist

English Audio Transcription Specialist (AI Training) About The Role What if your sharp ear and command of English could directly shape how AI listens to and understands the spoken word? We're looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists in the New York metro area to convert spoken audio into accurate, well-formatted text — helping AI systems learn to process real human speech with all its accents, nuances, and complexity. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior transcription or AI experience is required — just excellent English listening skills, strong attention to detail, and a reliable internet connection. Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Listen to audio recordings in English and produce precise, verbatim transcriptionsAccurately capture spoken content including natural speech patterns, filler words, and speaker changes where requiredApply consistent formatting, punctuation, and spelling conventions according to project guidelinesIdentify and flag unclear, inaudible, or ambiguous audio segmentsHandle a diverse range of audio types — conversations, interviews, lectures, podcasts, customer interactions, and moreReview and proofread transcriptions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to style guidesWork independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule Who You Are Native or near-native fluency in English with excellent listening comprehensionStrong written English skills — confident with grammar, spelling, and punctuationNaturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to workAble to follow structured guidelines and apply them accurately at scaleComfortable working with different accents, speaking speeds, and audio quality levelsSelf-motivated and reliable when working independentlyNo prior transcription, AI, or tech experience required Nice to Have Experience in transcription, closed captioning, subtitling, or stenographyFamiliarity with transcription tools or audio editing softwareBackground in linguistics, journalism, communications, or media productionExperience working with varied English dialects and accents (American, British, Australian, Indian, etc.)Fast, accurate typing skills (70+ WPM)Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in fields such as medicine, law, technology, or finance Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labsFully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits youFreelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based workContribute to AI development that directly improves how technology understands human speechBuild skills in a high-demand field at the intersection of language and AIPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch