About The Role

What if your sharp ears and command of Simplified Chinese could directly shape how AI understands real human conversation We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in the Taipei area to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of spoken Chinese audio — helping AI systems learn to process natural speech the way real people actually talk.

This means handling the messy, beautiful reality of spoken language: crosstalk, filled pauses, background noise, overlapping speakers, and everything in between. If you have an ear for nuance and the patience to get every detail right, this role is for you.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level Simplified Chinese, strong listening skills, and comfort following detailed style and formatting guidelines.

Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

Listen to audio recordings in Chinese and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions in Simplified Chinese
Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers within a single recording
Accurately capture crosstalk, overlapping speech, filled pauses (e.g., 嗯, 啊, 那个), false starts, and self-corrections
Handle challenging audio conditions — background noise, low-quality recordings, varying accents and speaking speeds
Apply detailed style guides and formatting conventions consistently across all transcriptions
Flag unclear or unintelligible segments following established protocols
Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of audio content
Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

Native or near-native fluency in Simplified Chinese — both listening and writing
Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for linguistic nuance and subtle speech patterns
Naturally detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to precise work
Comfortable distinguishing between multiple speakers and handling complex audio scenarios
Able to follow detailed formatting and style guidelines accurately and consistently
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
Access to a quiet workspace, reliable internet, and quality headphones

Nice to Have

Professional experience in transcription, court reporting, or stenography
Background in subtitle editing, closed-captioning, or media post-production
Training or education in linguistics, phonetics, or language studies
Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or speech-to-text workflows
Familiarity with different Chinese regional accents and dialects
Experience in translation, interpreting, or bilingual content work

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI speech and language 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 spoken Chinese
Build skills in a growing field at the intersection of language and AI
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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