Italian Transcription Expert - Fully Remote

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: Sonic Audit Specialist - Italian
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI training data in Italian by auditing transcription accuracy and forced alignment.
• Review and judge transcriptions for accuracy using a fixed set of error codes. Provide a pass or fail verdict with a rationale.
• Verify and correct audio segment timestamps for word-level alignment. Adjust segments as needed for accuracy.
• Apply consistent standards across judgments, ensuring careful listening and detailed feedback.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native command of Italian as spoken in Italy.
• Strong English reading and writing skills.
• Experience in transcription, subtitling, localization, linguistic annotation, or QA.
• Ability to apply a disciplined rubric consistently.

Preferred

• Prior AI data annotation or model evaluation experience.
• Background in phonetics or linguistics.
• Experience with audio editing or waveform tools.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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: [email protected]

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