About the role
Alignerr is recruiting native-level Dutch speakers in the US to transcribe Dutch audio for AI training datasets. The work is flexible, task-based freelance work — well suited to heritage speakers, expats, and language professionals with strong Dutch listening skills — and pays $10–$35 an hour with weekly payouts.
Responsibilities
- Produce precise, verbatim transcriptions of Dutch-language audio
- Work through difficult audio conditions, including crosstalk, background noise, and overlapping speakers
- Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers
- Apply formatting and style guidelines consistently, including conventions for filler words and incomplete utterances
- Maintain accuracy across large volumes of audio while working independently and asynchronously
Requirements
- Native or near-native Dutch fluency, including dialect and colloquial-speech recognition
- Strong listening skills for noisy or difficult audio
- High attention to detail and patience with repetitive work
- Ability to follow detailed style guides and strong written Dutch (spelling, punctuation, grammar)
- Self-motivated and reliable working without direct supervision
- Comfortable with web-based tools and platforms
What we offer
- Work on AI projects alongside leading research labs
- Flexible, remote freelance schedule (roughly 10–40 hours/week)
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extensions
- Weekly payouts