About the role
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: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Listen to German audio recordings and review corresponding transcripts for accuracyCorrect errors at the word level — including misspellings, missing words, incorrect words, and misheard phrasesVerify and adjust precise timing and alignment of transcript segmentsApply detailed style and formatting guidelines consistently across all tasksFlag audio segments that are unclear, overlapping, or otherwise challengingEnsure proper handling of Swiss German dialect, Hochdeutsch, colloquial speech, filler words, and non-standard language as directed by project guidelinesMaintain high quality and consistency across large volumes of transcript workWork 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 applyExcellent ear for spoken German across accents and registers, including Swiss varietiesExceptionally detail-oriented — you notice the small things others missComfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timingAble to follow detailed style and formatting guidelines precisely and consistentlyStrong listening skills and the patience to replay and verify audio carefullySelf-motivated and reliable when working independentlyComfortable using web-based tools and audio playback interfaces Nice to Have Experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographerBackground in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or audio post-productionLinguistics training or academic background in German language studiesPrior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or AI training projectsFamiliarity with transcription software or audio editing toolsExperience following structured editorial or quality assurance guidelines 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 spoken GermanLeverage your language skills in work that genuinely requires precision and expertisePotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch