Spanish (Spain) Audio Transcriptionist

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About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Contributors prepare and review examples that help AI systems understand language, audio, images, and other real-world information. Transcription work turns spoken content into accurate training data that models can learn from.

• Fully remote work using a computer and internet connection
• Flexible, part-time contractor work that can fit around other commitments
• Direct contribution to the development of cutting-edge AI systems

The Role

OpenTrain is seeking a Spanish (Spain) Audio Transcriptionist to create verbatim transcriptions of Peninsular Spanish audio recordings for AI training datasets. You will work with real-world recordings that may include crosstalk, overlapping speakers, filled pauses, background noise, and varying audio quality.

The role is fully remote and asynchronous. You must be based in New York. The project description specifies 10 to 40 hours per week, while the structured requirement indicates 20 or more hours per week, so plan to commit at least 20 hours within that range.

• Contractor, part-time position
• Pay range: $10 to $35 per hour
• Work from New York
• Entry-level opportunity

What You'll Do

• Listen to Peninsular Spanish recordings and produce accurate, verbatim transcriptions
• Follow detailed transcription style and formatting guidelines
• Handle crosstalk, overlapping speakers, filled pauses, background noise, and imperfect audio
• Identify and differentiate multiple speakers in a single recording
• Apply consistent timestamps, speaker labels, non-verbal sound notation, and unclear-segment formatting
• Flag unintelligible or ambiguous audio segments according to established protocols
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Required Skills

This role requires strong Spanish listening and writing ability, careful attention to detail, and the discipline to produce consistent work while following precise guidelines.

• Native or near-native fluency in Spain Spanish, also called Peninsular Spanish
• Exceptional listening skills and an ear for subtle differences
• Comfort working with crosstalk, background noise, and challenging audio
• Accuracy and consistency in verbatim transcription
• Ability to differentiate multiple speakers
• Strong written Spanish skills
• Ability to follow detailed style guides and formatting rules
• Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working independently

Helpful Background

Previous transcription experience is welcome but is not listed as required. Experience with language, audio, or annotation workflows may help you work confidently with complex recordings and detailed conventions.

• Professional experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer
• Subtitle creation or closed-captioning editing experience
• Media post-production experience
• Training or experience in linguistics, phonetics, or language documentation
• Experience with annotation platforms, data-labeling tools, or AI training workflows
• Familiarity with regional accents and dialects within Spain
• Experience handling specialized or technical audio content

How to Apply Through OpenTrain

Create a free OpenTrain account, build your profile around your Spanish language and audio skills, and apply to this project in minutes. If selected, you will complete the work remotely as an independent contractor within the stated project schedule.

• Review the project requirements carefully
• Highlight your Peninsular Spanish fluency and listening accuracy
• Include any relevant transcription, captioning, linguistics, or annotation experience
• Apply through OpenTrain