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. Originally posted on Himalayas