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 Sydney 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. Australia's native English-speaking workforce and familiarity with diverse global accents make Sydney an ideal location for this role.

This is a fully remote, adaptable 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

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 (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 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

📌 English Audio Transcription Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Alignerr
📍 Sydney