French Audio Transcriptionist — Montreal (AI Training)

French Audio Transcriptionist — Montreal (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your ear for spoken Québécois French could directly shape how AI understands and processes real-world conversations? We're looking for detail-oriented French transcriptionists in the Montreal area to produce highly accurate transcriptions of spoken audio — helping train AI systems that millions of people will rely on.

This is hands-on, meaningful work that rewards precision and deep listening. You'll tackle real audio featuring multiple speakers, crosstalk, filled pauses, background noise, and natural conversational nuance — including the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Canadian French. If you take pride in catching every word and following exacting guidelines, this role is for you.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level French, strong ears, and a commitment to quality.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Listen to French-language audio recordings and produce accurate, detailed transcriptions
• Handle challenging audio — including overlapping speakers, crosstalk, background noise, accents, and filled pauses common in Québécois French (e.g., "euh", "tsé", "faque")
• Identify and distinguish between multiple speakers throughout a recording
• Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with precision and consistency
• Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, inaudible segments, and spoken disfluencies
• Maintain high accuracy and quality standards across large volumes of audio
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in French — with a strong grasp of Québécois vocabulary, expressions, and speech patterns
• Exceptional listening skills with a sharp ear for nuance, tone, and subtle audio details
• Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work
• Comfortable following and applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
• Able to work with imperfect audio — background noise, low quality, or overlapping speech don't throw you off
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• Strong written French skills with excellent spelling and grammar

Nice to Have

• Professional experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or stenographer
• Background in subtitle creation, closed-captioning, or video annotation
• Experience with linguistics, phonetics, or language documentation
• Prior work with annotation platforms or data labeling tools
• Familiarity with regional Canadian French accents beyond Montreal — including Joual and other Québécois varieties
• Experience in translation, localization, or editorial work in French Canada

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Contribute to AI development that shapes how technology understands spoken French
• Develop and sharpen your transcription skills on diverse, real-world audio
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch