Audio Transcription Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr

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.
  
  
  

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
  
  
  

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.