Native French Transcriber, France, 1 hr/day

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the #1 platform for building careers in AI training and data labeling. We hire and contract people to create the human examples that teach modern AI systems—this role is with OpenTrain AI as the contracting organization.

About AI training work

AI training (also called data labeling or annotation) is the human work that helps models learn: people transcribe speech, label audio, rate model outputs, and more. These roles are typically 100% remote, flexible, and accessible to newcomers with strong attention to detail and language skills.

The role

We’re hiring native French (France) speakers to create clean, standardized transcripts of short conversational recordings and to perform simple listening-based verification and labeling. This is a long-term, part-time contract with a steady daily workload of about one hour.

  • Transcription only: produce verbatim, standardized French transcripts (not translation, not creative writing).
  • Use platform controls to flag unclear or unusable audio and mark segments you cannot confidently understand.
  • Consistency and accuracy matter more than speed.

What you'll do (daily tasks)

Complete your daily batch of short audio clips using the web-based annotation interface. Follow the provided style and formatting rules exactly, apply platform conventions for unclear speech, and make careful listening judgments when audio is imperfect.

  • Listen to short French recordings and transcribe what was said into clean, standardized text.
  • Apply strict punctuation, capitalization, accents, and spelling conventions consistently.
  • Flag or label segments that are unclear, noisy, or otherwise unusable according to instructions.
  • Perform simple verification checks on existing transcriptions as requested.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following location, language, equipment, and availability requirements.

  • Currently located in France (France-based applicants only).
  • Native French speaker (France French) with native-level written accuracy.
  • Strong command of French spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and standard writing conventions.
  • Able to commit to ~1 hour/day, Monday–Friday, long-term (12+ months).
  • Reliable internet, a computer suitable for web-based tools, quality headphones, and a quiet workspace.
  • Comfortable following strict guidelines without improvisation and making careful listening judgments.
  • Able to handle imperfect audio and mark unclear segments using platform conventions.
  • Willing to complete a short French transcription screening sample before starting.
  • Prior transcription, captioning/subtitling, or speech data labeling/QA experience is preferred but not required.

Who should apply

This role is a great fit for meticulous native French speakers seeking flexible, part-time remote work—students, freelancers, and people looking to add steady micro-hours to their week.

You don’t need prior professional transcription experience if you have strong written French and the patience to follow rules carefully; prior experience is a plus.

Compensation, schedule, and next steps

Pay is $15 USD per hour, paid on a contractor basis. The project is part-time (less than 20 hours/week) and organized into short daily tasks you complete at a time that suits you. Labeling type: audio transcription with simple verification/labeling steps.

To apply you will create an OpenTrain profile, complete the screening sample, and—if accepted—start receiving daily annotation batches via the platform.

  • Payment type: hourly contractor pay at $15 USD/hour.
  • Time commitment: ~1 hour/day, Monday–Friday, flexible scheduling.
  • Work type: audio transcription and simple listening-based labeling.
  • Application step: complete a short French transcription screening sample.
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