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English Audio Transcription & Sound Engineer

  • Languages, Translation & Voice
  • Platform: Alignerr

$10-50/hrAs published by the platform.

About this job

This role combines English transcription with audio engineering expertise to produce high-quality transcripts and audio assessments for AI training. Transcribers will work with diverse real-world recordings, applying sound engineering knowledge to optimize audio quality and create pristine transcripts that teach AI systems to interpret speech accurately.

What you'll do

  • Listen to English-language audio recordings and produce accurate, well-formatted written transcripts with consistent formatting, punctuation, and speaker labeling.
  • Apply audio engineering knowledge to assess recording quality issues such as background noise, clipping, frequency imbalances, and distortion.
  • Clean, normalize, or enhance audio files using standard audio tools and DAWs when needed.
  • Flag unclear, inaudible, or ambiguous segments with precise timestamps and provide structured feedback on audio quality and transcription challenges.

Requirements

Audio TranscriptionAudio EngineeringEnglish LanguageActive ListeningDAW proficiencyNoise ReductionAudio NormalizationSignal Flow

    Pay

    $10-50/hr

    Pay as published by the platform. It is not a guarantee of income or hours.

    Location

    The platform has not published which countries are eligible for this job.

    How to apply

    You apply on Alignerr, Labelbox's expert network: create a profile, complete an AI-led interview and skills assessment, then get matched to projects in your field.

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    Source

    Official posting: https://www.alignerr.com/jobs/9843d5f9-c184-4b97-a96c-a1008e3d30b9

    Last checked on October 8, 2026.

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