Peninsular Spanish Audio Transcriptionist

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About AI Training Work

AI training is the human work behind modern artificial intelligence. Contributors prepare and review examples such as transcripts, annotations, and model feedback so AI systems can better understand real-world language and communication.

• Work remotely with a computer and an internet connection
• Choose flexible, part-time work that can fit around other commitments
• Help shape how advanced AI systems understand spoken language

The Role

OpenTrain is seeking a Peninsular Spanish Audio Transcriptionist to produce accurate, verbatim transcripts of spoken Spanish recordings for AI training datasets. Recordings may include natural conversations with crosstalk, overlapping speakers, filled pauses, interruptions, background noise, and inconsistent audio quality.

This remote hourly contract is for contributors located in Mexico City. Work is asynchronous and can be completed on your own schedule, with a flexible commitment of 10-40 hours per week. The structured work requirement is 20 or more hours per week, and the advertised hourly rate is $10-$35.

• Work type: Part-time contractor
• Location: Mexico City, Mexico
• Schedule: Remote and asynchronous
• Advertised pay: $10-$35 per hour
• Experience level: Entry level

What You'll Do

• Listen to spoken Peninsular Spanish recordings and create precise verbatim transcripts
• Identify and differentiate multiple speakers in a single recording
• Apply conventions for timestamps, speaker labels, non-verbal sounds, filled pauses, and unclear segments
• Flag unintelligible or ambiguous audio according to established protocols
• Follow detailed style and formatting guidance across assignments
• Maintain accuracy and consistency while working independently and asynchronously

Requirements

You should have native or near-native command of Peninsular Spanish, including Castilian vocabulary, expressions, accents, and regional speech patterns. Strong written Spanish, exceptional listening skills, and careful judgment are essential for handling difficult recordings.

• Native or near-native Peninsular Spanish ability
• Ability to understand fast speech, interruptions, overlapping dialogue, and noisy recordings
• Strong Spanish writing skills and close attention to transcription detail
• Ability to use timestamps, speaker labels, non-verbal sound notation, and unclear-segment conventions accurately
• Good judgment when identifying ambiguous or unintelligible speech
• Patient, methodical approach to repetitive, detail-oriented work
• Reliability and self-direction in an independent work setting
• No prior AI or technology experience required

Helpful Background

Previous experience is helpful but not required. Background in transcription, language-focused work, or audio production can help you approach complex recordings with confidence.

• Professional transcription, court reporting, or stenography
• Subtitle creation or closed-caption editing
• Media post-production
• Training in linguistics, phonetics, or language documentation
• Annotation, data labeling, or AI training workflows
• Specialized audio experience

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