German Audio Transcription Specialist

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: German Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50/hour

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in German , ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in German and English .
• Conduct model testing and grading, providing structured feedback to improve performance.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance, maintaining consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance .

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Native or near-native fluency in German (spoken and written) and professional fluency in English.
• Ability to accurately transcribe and analyze German audio content.
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week .

Preferred

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines.
• Prior experience with transcription, annotation, localization, evaluation, or research workflows in German.
• Familiarity with regional dialects and register distinctions.
• Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes).
• If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work.

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