English Audio Transcription Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists in Bangalore to convert spoken audio into accurate, well-formatted text. This role helps 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.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
• No prior transcription or AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• A reliable internet connection.
• No prior transcription, AI, or tech experience required.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English.
• Excellent listening comprehension.
• Strong written English skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation).
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to follow structured guidelines.
• Comfortable with varied English accents and speaking styles.
• Self-motivated.
• Reliable.
• Fast, accurate typing skills (70+ WPM) [Nice to Have]
• Familiarity with transcription tools or audio editing software [Nice to Have]
• Background in linguistics, journalism, communications, or media production [Nice to Have]
• Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in fields such as medicine, law, technology, or finance [Nice to Have]