At a Glance
- Tasks: Transcribe English audio into accurate text, shaping AI's understanding of human speech.
- Company: Join Alignerr, a leader in AI training with a focus on language.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible remote work, competitive pay, and the chance to develop valuable skills.
- Other info: Opportunity for ongoing work and growth in a high-demand field.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on AI while working on your own schedule.
- Qualifications: Excellent English listening skills and attention to detail required; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 10 - 40 £ per hour.
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 are looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists based in London 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 Details
- 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 British, American, Australian, Indian, 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.
- Exposure to a wide range of British and international English accents and dialects.
- 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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English Audio Transcription Specialist in London employer: Alignerr
Alignerr is an exceptional employer that champions innovation in healthcare through AI, offering a dynamic remote work environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. Employees benefit from a culture of continuous learning and professional development, with ample opportunities to grow within the organisation while contributing to groundbreaking projects that have a real impact on clinical research. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming healthcare for the better.
