English Audio Transcription Specialist

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this role. OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling, helping people discover meaningful projects, build experience, and contribute to the development of modern artificial intelligence.

  • Remote contract opportunity
  • Part-time schedule of less than 20 hours per week
  • $15 per hour in USD

About AI Training and Audio Data Work

AI systems learn from examples prepared and reviewed by people. Audio contributors help models understand spoken language by transcribing recordings, identifying words, evaluating sound quality, and recognizing differences in pronunciation.

This work offers an opportunity to participate in a fast-growing technology field while using careful listening and language skills. Many AI-training projects are flexible and can fit around other work, studies, or personal commitments.

  • Contribute to the development of speech-enabled AI
  • Work with spoken English audio recordings
  • Apply human judgment to improve training data quality

The Role

OpenTrain AI is seeking detail-oriented native English speakers from the United States or Canada for an English audio transcription project. You will analyze spoken audio clips, identify target words, and transcribe speech accurately according to project instructions.

You will also assess audio quality, recognize variations in pronunciation, and ensure that speech is labeled precisely. This is an entry-level contractor role, although prior experience in audio transcription, linguistic annotation, or data labeling is preferred.

  • Role: English Audio Transcription
  • Experience level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Part-time contractor
  • Pay: $15 per hour
  • Workload: Less than 20 hours per week

What You'll Do

Your work will focus on accurate, consistent handling of spoken English audio. Following detailed guidelines is essential because each transcription and label can affect how an AI system learns to interpret speech.

  • Analyze spoken audio clips
  • Identify target words in recordings
  • Transcribe speech accurately
  • Assess the quality of audio files
  • Recognize pronunciation variations and minor mispronunciations
  • Apply project labeling instructions consistently
  • Review your work for accuracy and detail

Requirements

Applicants must be native English speakers from the USA or Canada. You should be comfortable listening closely to spoken language, working with audio files, and following detailed transcription and labeling guidelines.

  • Native English speaker from the USA or Canada
  • Strong listening and transcription skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and labeling guidelines
  • Familiarity with spoken language variations and minor mispronunciations
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Ability to work with audio files
  • Experience in audio transcription, linguistic annotation, or data labeling preferred
  • Commitment of at least 1 hour per day, Monday through Friday, for the next 1+ year

Who Should Apply

This opportunity may suit native English speakers who enjoy focused listening, careful transcription, and structured quality review. It is designed for entry-level applicants, so previous project experience is preferred but not presented as a requirement.

The schedule requires a consistent weekday commitment of at least one hour per day over the next 1+ year. If you can work reliably with audio and take care with detailed instructions, your contribution can help improve how AI systems understand spoken English.

  • Detail-oriented listeners
  • Native English speakers in the USA or Canada
  • People with transcription or data-labeling experience
  • Contributors seeking flexible, part-time AI-training work

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account and apply for this project in minutes. OpenTrain brings people into the growing AI-training industry, where human contributors help prepare and evaluate the data behind modern AI systems.

  • Review the project requirements
  • Confirm that you can meet the weekday time commitment
  • Apply through OpenTrain
  • Begin contributing once selected and project instructions are provided
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