Audio Transcription

The work

You will listen to short Italian recordings and write clean, standardized verbatim transcripts. The work reflects what was said, not a translation or creative rewrite.

You will also complete simple listening checks using set options. Accuracy and consistent decisions matter more than speed.

• Transcribe short Italian audio clips accurately.
• Follow detailed transcription rules without improvising.
• Flag unclear or unusable audio.
• Mark sections that cannot be understood with confidence.
• Use spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and standard Italian conventions consistently.

What it pays and takes

This is long-term, part-time contractor work at an intermediate experience level. The role is open to candidates currently located in Italy.

• Pay: $11 USD per hour.
• Schedule: About 1 hour per day, Monday through Friday.
• Hours: Less than 20 hours per week, with a flexible daily schedule.
• Commitment: Ongoing work for 12 months or longer.
• Location: Open to candidates currently in Italy.
• Language: Fluent Italian with professional-level writing accuracy and bilingual English ability.
• Skills: Strong listening, careful judgment, and comfort handling imperfect audio.
• Experience with transcription, captioning, subtitling, or speech data labeling and quality checks is preferred.
• Equipment: Reliable internet, a computer for web-based tools, quality headphones, and a quiet work environment.
• Before starting, you must complete a short Italian transcription screening sample.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain, where the employer reviews applications.

About AI training work

AI training work uses human-prepared examples, such as transcripts and ratings, to help improve artificial intelligence systems. Careful contributors are paid for producing accurate data and making consistent judgments that models can learn from.

Where you can work

This role is 100% remote, for applicants located in Italy.