German Audio Transcriptionist – Zurich (AI Training)

German Audio Transcriptionist – Zurich (AI Training) 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 we