Audio Transcription Specialist - AI Trainer

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: English (US) Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in English (US) , ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Develop and document evaluation standards, including rubrics and grading guidelines in English .
• Conduct model testing and grading, providing structured feedback to improve AI model performance .
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance to maintain consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Native or near-native fluency in English (US) .
• Familiarity with American English spoken language and regional vocabulary.
• Ability to transcribe and analyze English audio content.
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week .

Preferred

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, translation/localization, or technical disciplines.
• Experience with transcription, annotation, localization, evaluation, or research workflows in English .
• Familiarity with regional dialects and variations of American English.
• 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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