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Role Description What if your sharp ears and attention to detail could directly shape the future of AI? We're looking for Audio Quality Reviewers to evaluate audio recordings that power some of today's most advanced AI systems. Your feedback helps ensure AI learns from the clearest, most accurate audio data possible — and your impact is real. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with good listening skills and a keen eye (and ear) for detail. No audio engineering background required. What You'll Do - Listen to audio recordings and evaluate them for clarity, accuracy, and overall technical quality - Identify issues such as background noise, distortion, mispronunciations, or unnatural cadence - Verify that transcriptions accurately match spoken audio content - Submit structured, detailed feedback using provided evaluation tools - Work through batches of audio independently and at your own pace - Work asynchronously on a schedule that fits your life Qualifications - You have sharp listening skills and can detect subtle differences in audio quality - Detail-oriented and consistent — you apply the same high standard across every recording - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently - Comfortable using audio playback tools and headphones or earbuds - Strong written communication for submitting clear, useful feedback - No prior audio engineering, music production, or AI experience required Requirements - Experience in transcription, voice acting, podcasting, or music (Nice to Have) - Familiarity with audio quality concepts (clarity, compression, noise floors) (Nice to Have) - Background in quality assurance, content review, or data annotation (Nice to Have) Benefits - 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 has a tangible, lasting impact - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

Role Description What if your sharp ear and command of English could directly shape how AI listens to and understands the spoken word? We're looking for English Audio Transcription Specialists in Johannesburg to convert spoken audio into accurate, well-formatted text — helping AI systems learn to process real human speech with all its accents, nuances, and complexity. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior transcription or AI experience is required — just excellent English listening skills, strong attention to detail, and a reliable internet connection. What You'll Do - Listen to audio recordings in English and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions. - Accurately capture spoken content including natural speech patterns, filler words, and speaker changes where required. - Apply consistent formatting, punctuation, and spelling conventions according to project guidelines. - Identify and flag unclear, inaudible, or ambiguous audio segments. - Handle a diverse range of audio types — conversations, interviews, lectures, podcasts, customer interactions, and more. - Review and proofread transcriptions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to style guides. - Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule. Qualifications - Native or near-native fluency in English with excellent listening comprehension. - Strong written English skills — confident with grammar, spelling, and punctuation. - Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to work. - Able to follow structured guidelines and apply them accurately at scale. - Comfortable working with different accents, speaking speeds, and audio quality levels. - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently. - No prior transcription, AI, or tech experience required. Requirements - Experience in transcription, closed captioning, subtitling, or stenography (Nice to Have). - Familiarity with transcription tools or audio editing software (Nice to Have). - Background in linguistics, journalism, communications, or media production (Nice to Have). - Experience working with varied English dialects and accents (American, British, Australian, South African, Indian, etc.) (Nice to Have). - Fast, accurate typing skills (70+ WPM) (Nice to Have). - Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in fields such as medicine, law, technology, or finance (Nice to Have). Benefits - 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 directly improves how technology understands human speech. - Build skills in a high-demand field at the intersection of language and AI. - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch.

Role Description What if your voice could directly shape how AI speaks to millions of people worldwide? We're looking for Voice Recording Specialists to record natural speech samples that help train the next generation of AI speech systems — making them sound more human, more natural, and more accurate. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No voice acting experience required — just a clear, natural speaking voice and access to a reasonably quiet space. If you're comfortable talking, you're already most of the way there. What You'll Do - Record clear, natural voice samples by reading provided scripts and responding to conversational prompts - Vary your tone, pacing, and delivery style as directed to capture a range of speech patterns - Ensure recordings are clean, clear, and free from background noise - Complete metadata forms accurately describing each recording session - Participate in both scripted reading sessions and open-ended conversational recordings - Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule Qualifications - Clear, natural speaking voice — no formal training needed - Access to a quiet recording environment at home - A microphone, headset, or smartphone capable of capturing good audio quality - Comfortable reading aloud and being recorded - Reliable and consistent when completing task-based work independently - No voice acting, broadcasting, or AI experience required Requirements - Experience in podcasting, narration, broadcasting, or public speaking (Nice to Have) - Familiarity with audio recording tools or software (Nice to Have) - Ability to adapt your delivery across different tones and styles — conversational, formal, expressive (Nice to Have) - Background in communications, education, performance, or media (Nice to Have) Benefits - Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs - Fully remote and flexible — record when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work - Contribute to AI development that directly shapes how technology communicates with the world - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

Role Description Our client is looking for an experienced freelance Digital Marketing Designer / Coordinator to support multiple brands. This is an ongoing freelance contract and would suit someone who enjoys managing digital marketing activity across social media, email marketing and campaign reporting. The role is primarily focused on design, execution, scheduling, coordination and reporting rather than strategy or copy development. - Design, managing and scheduling content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube - Design, uploading and distributing email marketing campaigns - Managing monthly content calendars - Coordinating campaign rollouts across multiple brands - Monitoring social media activity and engagement - Community management where required - Monthly performance reporting - Tracking campaign KPIs and digital performance - Liaising with content creators and account managers to ensure campaigns are executed on schedule. Qualifications - Proven design experience in social and email campaigns - Experience with social media platforms and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, Klaviyo or similar) - Strong organisational and project management skills - Experience compiling monthly performance reports - Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously - Strong attention to detail - Ability to work independently and remotely - Excellent communication skills Requirements - Agency experience - Experience working across multiple brands - Experience within lifestyle, retail, design, architecture, hospitality or premium consumer brands - Basic understanding of paid media reporting and campaign performance metrics Benefits - Ongoing freelance retainer - Remote - Flexible working arrangement To apply, please send: - CV and design portfolio - Examples of accounts managed - Platforms and software experience - Monthly retainer expectation (experience / skill-set related) - Availability Please mail applications to ursula@countryforjane.com .

Role Description Calling All Master Storytellers & Wordsmiths! Are you an exceptional ghostwriter with a gift for capturing complex voices and structured research? We’ve got an exciting new remote project at Pitso Publications that needs your literary touch! We are looking for a brilliant collaborator to work closely with one of our upcoming authors to bring their manuscript to life with clarity, intellectual honesty, and depth. Sound like you or someone in your network? Here’s how to apply: Email us your portfolio/writing samples, a brief overview of your background, and your standard project or per-word rates at info@pitsopublications.com / lerato@pitsopublications.com. Requirements - Proven Ghostwriting Experience: A strong track record of writing books, academic papers, or comprehensive trade manuscripts. - Voice Adaptability: The ability to step seamlessly into an author’s perspective and maintain an authentic human tone. - Reliability & Communication: Exceptional interviewing skills to extract core concepts from thought leaders. - Independence: Your very own tech setup, as this is a fully remote collaboration.