Remote Audio Content Annotation (German / English) - 08 / 26
At a glance
Mid-level Podcast & Audio role at ModSquad (ModSquad Contractor). Remote, Germany · part-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Review and tag music, podcasts, audiobooks, and search situations for accurate representation
- Listen to audio and assess relevance, context, intent, and German cultural nuances
- Verify details online, then record findings, questions, and reasoning in English
- Apply project rules consistently, handle subjective cases, and raise issues needing clarification
- Complete rotating annotation assignments within the stated project timelines and use feedback to improve
What you bring
- German is your primary language, supported by strong spoken and written English
- You understand German language, culture, local content, and digital media such as music and podcasts
- You have evaluated or annotated content using defined standards for subjective judgments
- You can use Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets, alongside browser-based tools
- You can work reliably with a Windows 11 or macOS Tahoe computer, required security installations, and stable broadband
Who this fits
This part-time remote role suits a German-first bilingual professional who knows German digital audio and can make consistent, detail-focused judgments. You’ll commit to 30 hours weekly during operating hours from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with rotating project work. You need a dedicated computer, at least 50 Mbps internet, at least 8 GB RAM, and a clear-audio headset; a Chromebook will not work.
From the employer
We Could Use Someone Like You in Our Crew.
ModSquad is looking for detail-oriented and culturally aware German and English bilingual professionals to join our Content Annotation team. In this role, you’ll work with a wide range of digital audio content, including music, podcasts, and audiobooks, helping ensure that content and search experiences are accurately understood and represented for audiences around the world.
If German is your primary language and you have a strong understanding of the language, culture, and local content, this is an opportunity to put your language expertise and cultural knowledge to work in a dynamic global project.
What You’ll Do
- Review and annotate music, podcasts, audiobooks, and related search scenarios with accuracy and cultural awareness
- Use your language expertise and cultural knowledge to understand content, context, and user intent
- Listen to and evaluate audio content when needed, considering relevance, context, and local cultural nuances
- Research information online to verify details and support accurate evaluations
- Apply project guidelines consistently while using good judgment when handling nuanced or subjective content
- Clearly document your findings, insights, and questions in English
- Complete assigned annotation tasks within established 1–2 week project timelines across rotating project types
- Incorporate feedback and escalate questions or issues when additional clarification is needed
Project Commitment
- 30 hours per week
Hours of Operation (Pacific Time)
- 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST
What We’re Looking For
- German as a primary language, with strong written and verbal English proficiency
- Strong understanding of the culture, language, and local content
- Familiarity with German music, podcasts, audiobooks, and other digital media
- Comfortable exploring and navigating audio streaming platforms on both desktop and mobile devices
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and consistency
- Experience with content annotation, rating, or evaluation, including making subjective assessments and applying defined criteria consistently
- Proficient with Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, as well as web-based tools and platforms
- Reliable, adaptable, and open to receiving and incorporating feedback
Workspace Requirements
- Dedicated laptop or desktop computer running Windows 11 or macOS Tahoe
- Willingness to install required ModSquad security systems on your computer and mobile phone
- Stable broadband internet connection of 50 Mbps or higher
- 8 GB RAM or greater
- Good quality headset with clear audio
- Dual monitors are highly recommended
Please note: A Chromebook is not sufficient for ModSquad projects.
About ModSquad:
ModSquad has been reinventing the Customer Experience Services industry since 2007. Top brands around the globe turn to us for customer support, content moderation, trust and safety, community management, and social media services. We work with startups and Fortune 500 companies and everything in between. Our client list includes Spotify, VSCO, Vimeo, Tourism Ireland, and a ton of other companies we aren’t at liberty to talk about. We support over 50 languages in more than 90 countries. We’re primarily a remote company so you’ve already seen our/your office. If you want to work with great people on cool projects for amazing brands, you’ve come to the right place.
ModSquad is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Individual base pay or rate depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job or contract duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Although we have opportunities across the globe, this advertisement, unless otherwise specified, excludes individuals residing in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington at this time.
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