Phonetics Expert
$40 - $95/hourpay
Required Skills
Phonetic & phonological analysis
Precision transcription
linguistic annotation
About micro1
micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments used to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations used to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings. Our data engine includes an AI recruiter agent that sources and vets domain experts, a data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data, and a pipeline performance system that ensures both quality and velocity.
Our goal is to have 1 billion people doing meaningful work by contributing their expertise to the development of frontier AI models. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered more than 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts expands to form the human intelligence layer for AGI.
Job Description
Job Title: Phonetics Expert
Job Type: Contract (Full-Time or Part-time)
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer's team as a Phonetics Expert, where your deep linguistic knowledge and native-level English proficiency will drive high-impact language analysis. You will play a pivotal role in transcribing multimedia content, analyzing nuanced language attributes, and supporting complex linguistic tasks within a collaborative, remote environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transcribe video content with exceptional accuracy, clearly marking timestamps and capturing nuanced verbal elements.
- Analyze the emotional tone and intent of speakers, describing their expressiveness and mood in detail.
- Evaluate and document grammatical structures and language patterns across diverse multimedia resources.
- Define key words and phrases, exploring their conceptual meanings and contextual relevance.
- Deliver insightful written and verbal reports with a focus on clarity, depth, and linguistic accuracy.
- Collaborate with the customer's team to tackle advanced language and phonetic tasks as assigned.
- Maintain strict consistency and quality standards in all transcription and linguistic analysis work.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Native-level English proficiency with a strong command of spoken and written communication.
- Advanced understanding of phonetics, phonology, and language analysis techniques.
- Demonstrable experience in transcription, with meticulous attention to detail in marking timestamps and speaker cues.
- Ability to interpret and describe speaker emotion, tone, and intent with accuracy.
- Deep familiarity with grammar, semantics, and language use in diverse contexts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills—clarity, care, and professionalism are essential.
- Availability to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced academic background in linguistics, phonetics, or a related field.
- Experience with complex language research or analysis projects.