Spanish Audio Transcription (Mexico, Argentina)

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling. We connect people with flexible, remote projects where contributors teach AI by transcribing, annotating, and reviewing data — a fast-growing way to work in tech.

About AI training and why it matters

AI systems learn from examples prepared and reviewed by people. This project helps improve speech recognition and conversational models by providing accurate transcriptions and labels for Spanish audio. Many tasks are entry-level and flexible, letting you work part-time from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.

The role

You will listen to Spanish audio recordings and produce precise, guideline-driven transcriptions and labels. The project focuses on identifying target words, noting audio quality and pronunciation variations, and ensuring text output matches the provided instructions.

• Project type: Contractor, part-time
• Data type: Audio (speech recordings) using Labelbox
• Label type: Text transcription / text generation

What you'll do day-to-day

Follow detailed labeling guidelines to transcribe short spoken clips, mark target words, and flag audio quality issues. Apply consistent conventions for punctuation, filler words, and minor mispronunciations as instructed. Work independently and submit labels through the Labelbox platform.

• Listen to audio clips and transcribe spoken Spanish accurately
• Identify and label specific target words or phrases
• Assess and annotate audio quality and pronunciation variations
• Follow project instructions and labeling conventions precisely

Requirements

All of the qualifications below are required or strongly preferred for this role. Please do not apply unless you meet the location and language criteria.

• Native Spanish speaker from Mexico or Argentina (required)
• Strong listening and transcription skills (required)
• Experience in audio transcription, linguistic annotation, or data labeling (preferred)
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and labeling guidelines
• High attention to detail and accuracy; familiar with spoken language variations
• Reliable internet connection and ability to work with audio files
• Minimum commitment: at least 1 hour per day, Monday–Friday, for the next 1+ year

Time commitment, pay, and platform

This is a part-time contractor role with flexible hours under 20 hours/week. You must be able to commit about 1 hour/day on weekdays for at least a year. Pay is USD $6.50 per hour and work is completed and submitted using Labelbox.

• Employment type: Contractor, Part-time
• Estimated weekly hours: Less than 20 hours/week
• Minimum schedule: ~1 hour/day, Monday–Friday
• Rate: $6.50 USD per hour
• Labeling software: Labelbox

Who should apply and how it works

This project is ideal for native Spanish speakers in Mexico or Argentina who enjoy careful listening and clear writing, and who want steady, remote part-time work contributing to cutting-edge AI. If you have prior transcription or annotation experience, that's a plus but not strictly required.

To apply, prepare to demonstrate your listening and transcription skills during onboarding and follow training materials that explain the labeling rules. Work is remote; you will log into Labelbox to receive tasks, submit transcriptions, and view guidelines and examples.

• Ideal for entry-level contributors with strong attention to detail
• Onboarding includes training and sample tasks to ensure guideline compliance
• Work remotely from anywhere with reliable internet, but applicants must be in Mexico or Argentina