French – Audio Transcriptionist
$10–35/hr
Remote audio contract with Alignerr, $10–35/hr, open worldwide. Posted Aug 31.
$10–35/hr
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- Pay
- About typicalTops out at $35/hr. The typical top rate across 238 priced audio listings is $40/hr.
- Getting in
- Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).
- Freshness
- Older postPosted 2mo ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Open worldwideOpen worldwide.
The job description
About the Role
What if your ear for spoken French could directly shape how AI understands and processes real-world conversations? We're looking for detail-oriented French transcriptionists to produce highly accurate transcriptions of spoken audio — helping train AI systems that millions of people will rely on.
This is hands-on, meaningful work that rewards precision and deep listening. You'll tackle real audio featuring multiple speakers, crosstalk, filled pauses, background noise, and natural conversational nuance. If you take pride in catching every word and following exacting guidelines, this role is for you.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level French, strong ears, and a commitment to quality.
What You'll Do
- Listen to French-language audio recordings and produce accurate, detailed transcriptions
- Handle challenging audio — including overlapping speakers, crosstalk, background noise, accents, and filled pauses (e.g., "euh", "hein")
- Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers throughout a recording
- Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with precision and consistency
- Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, inaudible segments, and spoken disfluencies
- Maintain high accuracy and quality standards across large volumes of audio
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Native or near-native fluency in French — you catch every word, including slang, filler, and regional expressions
- Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for nuance, tone, and subtle audio details
- Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work
- Comfortable following and applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
- Able to work with imperfect audio — background noise, low quality, or overlapping speech don't throw you off
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- Strong written French skills with excellent spelling and grammar
Nice to Have
- Professional experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer
- Background in subtitle creation, closed-captioning, or video annotation
- Experience with linguistics, phonetics, or language documentation
- Prior work with annotation platforms or data labeling tools
- Familiarity with French regional accents and dialectal variation
- Experience in translation, localization, or editorial work
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
- Contribute to AI development that shapes how technology understands spoken French
- Develop and sharpen your transcription skills on diverse, real-world audio
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
How do you apply to Alignerr?
Apply on Alignerr
The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.
Get through screening
What Alignerr asks for after you apply:
- Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
- Verify your identity with Persona
- Join the Alignerr Slack community
- Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
Alignerr also needs
- Valid government photo ID
- Degree or professional experience for expert roles
- Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles
Red flags
- Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
- Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor
What is Alignerr like to work for?
Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.
| Advertised pay | $15–150/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Hard to get in |
| Application takes | ~1–2 hours of assessments |
| How you get paid | Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work. |
Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.
