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 Bangalore 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.
India's rich diversity of English accents and speaking styles makes Bangalore-based specialists especially valuable for building AI that truly understands how English is spoken around the world.
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: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
Listen to audio recordings in English and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
Accurately capture spoken content including natural speech patterns, filler words, and speaker changes where required
Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and spelling conventions according to project guidelines
Identify and flag unclear, inaudible, or ambiguous audio segments
Handle a diverse range of audio types — conversations, interviews, lectures, podcasts, customer interactions, and more
Review and proofread transcriptions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to style guides
Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
Native or near-native fluency in English with excellent listening comprehension
Strong written English skills — confident with grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work
Able to follow structured guidelines and apply them accurately at scale
Comfortable working with different accents, speaking speeds, and audio quality levels — including Indian, American, British, Australian, and other English varieties
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
No prior transcription, AI, or tech experience required
Nice to Have
Experience in transcription, closed captioning, subtitling, or stenography
Familiarity with transcription tools or audio editing software
Background in linguistics, journalism, communications, or media production
Experience working with varied English dialects and accents across global and Indian contexts
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 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 human speech
Build skills in a high-demand field at the intersection of language and AI
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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