Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other
Date Posted
March 24, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • This role involves transcribing dialogue from full-length films to support the creation of high-quality datasets for AI and media applications, directly contributing to the advancement of speech recognition and language models through accurate, real-world linguistic data.
- • The position is project-based and remote, offering flexibility while requiring precision in capturing spoken content from diverse cinematic sources across multiple languages and genres.
- • Daily responsibilities include transcribing movie dialogue from FLAC or similar audio files, ensuring every spoken word is captured accurately even in fast-paced, overlapping, or acoustically challenging scenes.
- • You will adhere strictly to formatting guidelines to produce clean, structured transcripts that are consistent and immediately usable for downstream AI training and media processing pipelines.
- • Each transcription task involves up to ~6 hours of work per film, with approximately five full-length films across various genres to be completed, demanding sustained focus and linguistic stamina.
- • You will deliver work that meets quality benchmarks for readiness in machine learning workflows, including speaker labeling, punctuation, and timing alignment where applicable.
- • The team at Walter GmbH specializes in AI data curation and media technology, operating with a mission to build robust, ethically sourced datasets that power next-generation language technologies.
- • As a remote-first organization, Walter GmbH values autonomy, reliability, and clear communication, providing structured guidelines and support to ensure project success without micromanagement.
- • By joining this project, you will develop expert-level transcription skills in your target language, particularly in handling complex audio environments like film dialogue with background music, sound effects, and overlapping speech.
- • You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard transcription practices and tools, enhancing your employability in media localization, accessibility, and AI data preparation fields.
🎯 Requirements
- • Fluency in one of the following languages: Catalan, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, or Vietnamese
- • Strong listening skills capable of distinguishing accents, overlapping dialogue, and varying audio quality in long-form cinematic audio
- • High attention to detail and accuracy to ensure verbatim transcription fidelity
- • Comfortable working with extended audio sessions (full-length films) without loss of focus or precision
- • Ability to follow and apply structured formatting guidelines consistently
🏖️ Benefits
- • Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling to accommodate personal productivity rhythms
- • Competitive compensation of up to $30 per hour for skilled linguistic work
- • Clear project scope with defined deliverables (~5 films) and predictable timeline
- • Opportunity to work on authentic, culturally rich media content rather than synthetic or generic audio
- • Contribution to meaningful AI development through high-quality, ethically curated training data
Skills & Technologies
About Walter GmbH
Walter GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-precision cutting tools. They offer a comprehensive range of milling, drilling, and turning tools, as well as inserts and tool holders, catering to various industries including automotive, aerospace, and general mechanical engineering. Walter is known for its innovative solutions, advanced materials, and digital services that optimize machining processes for its customers. The company is part of the Sandvik Group, a global engineering group with a strong focus on productivity and sustainability in manufacturing.
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