Apus - Audio Transcription Analyst German (Switzerland)

Role

Contract

Freelance

Mid

Other

Logistics

Remote

10–20%

$53.90/hour

Requirements

EU/EFTA permit

Skills

High-quality audio equipment usageAudio transcriptionPunctuation and formattingTime managementBackground noise identificationAttention to detailAudio quality assessmentRemote workStyle guide definitionGerman LanguageData Annotation WorkflowsConnectivity solutions

Languages

German C2

Compensation

$53.90/hour

Description

What you will do:

Listen to 5-second audio clips and transcribe them exactly as spoken

Follow a clear, well-documented style guide for punctuation, formatting, and audio flags.

Flag clips with background noise, cut-off speech, or unclear audio using simple codes.

Benefit from flexible working hours while maintaining an average completion time of ~125 seconds per task.

Responsibilities

Listen to 5-second audio clips and transcribe them exactly as spoken
Follow a clear, well-documented style guide for punctuation, formatting, and audio flags
Flag clips with background noise, cut-off speech, or unclear audio using simple codes

Requirements

Native or near-native fluency in German
Strong written language skills, including awareness of punctuation and sentence structure
Reliable computer, high-quality headphones, and stable internet connection
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision in a remote environment
Attention to detail and ability to apply structured guidelines consistently
Prior experience in transcription, data annotation, or a related field is advantageous but not required
Availability to commit 10–20 hours per week for up to 6 weeks

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Be part of an impactful project that helps make AI more culturally relevant and inclusive

Company

weloglobal

Technology