French Audio Transcriptionist — Montreal (AI Training)
Alignerr • Canada, France
Education
Master's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$10–$35/hr
Listed
2d ago
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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
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
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
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in French
Why this 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, mean
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Does Alignerr have a trainer community?
Yes, and it's a genuine strength. Once you're assigned to a project, you join Slack channels where you can get rubric clarifications from admins and talk to other trainers. That kind of support is rare in AI training and matters most when guidelines are ambiguous or shift mid-project.
How hard is the Alignerr assessment?
Hard, and unforgiving. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for timed, role-specific tests: a blank coding environment for engineers, strict grammar and fact-checking for writers. Treat it as one shot. Failing or abandoning it typically locks you out of that role permanently, with no retake.
What equipment do I need for creative AI training roles?
For voice or audio roles at this pay level, a professional home studio setup (XLR microphone, acoustically treated room) is typically required. Phone recordings and laptop mics usually get rejected by quality control.
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As ground-truth data: for writers, that means creative generation samples; for voice actors, it often means training text-to-speech models. Check the specific contract details on rights usage for your voice or likeness before signing.
What does Languages work look like for a French Audio Transcriptionist — Montreal (AI Training)?
Tasks here are scoped to Languages, not generic labeling. As a French Audio Transcriptionist — Montreal (AI Training), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Languages) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Languages background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
French is named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with this, expect the screening process to test for it directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $10–$35/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
Do I need to be fluent in French?
Yes. This role specifically requires French proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If French is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.
Can I apply from outside Canada or France?
This specific role is open only to people based in Canada and France. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply, since they can differ by country.
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