Hindi Audio Transcription Specialist (Remote)

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Why AI training work matters

Human-labeled speech and transcription data are essential for teaching modern AI how people speak and understand language. Contributors directly shape how voice assistants, transcription tools, and language models handle nuance, accents, and real-world speech.

This type of work is often remote and flexible, accessible without prior AI experience, and a practical way to gain experience in language technology and data workflows.

The role

We are hiring native Hindi speakers for a part-time contractor role focused on collecting, transcribing, and annotating Hindi audio to train speech and language models. You will follow structured guidelines to produce high-quality, consistent datasets and provide feedback on workflows.

• Employment type: Contractor, Part-time
• Time: 20+ hours per week
• Pay: $15–$20 USD per hour (project lists $20/hr; range $15–$20)
• Work location: Remote, worldwide (must be fluent in Hindi)

What you'll do

Daily tasks focus on creating and curating accurate speech data and ensuring consistency across annotations.

• Record high-quality Hindi audio samples from varied speakers and settings.
• Transcribe spoken Hindi verbatim and annotate contextual information and labels as instructed.
• Classify audio segments by speaker attributes, noise conditions, or utterance type when required.
• Review and refine existing speech datasets to improve overall data quality and model performance.
• Provide clear progress updates and feedback on annotation guidelines and tooling.

Requirements

You must meet the core skills below to be considered. These are firm requirements tied to project quality and confidentiality.

• Native proficiency in Hindi with excellent spoken and written command.
• Demonstrated experience in audio transcription and annotation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to capture linguistic subtleties.
• Familiarity with speech data collection processes and structured workflows.
• Comfortable using digital tools for data entry, review, and communication.
• Reliable access to internet and a quiet environment for recording when required.

Helpful background (not required)

Candidates with these additional experiences are preferred but not required. They can help you move faster through onboarding and contribute to higher-value tasks.

• Prior contributions to AI, speech, or language-technology projects.
• Academic or professional background in linguistics or language teaching.
• Access to good recording equipment (microphone, quiet room) for clear audio submissions.

How to apply and next steps

Create a free OpenTrain account, complete your profile, and apply to this project. Include your language fluency, relevant transcription experience, and any sample work or equipment details.

If selected, you will receive project instructions, annotation guidelines, and details about onboarding and payments. Work is contracted and scheduled around your availability within the stated weekly time commitment.