Remote Audio Visual Programmer Jobs in New York, NY

Specialised Consulting Opportunity for Experienced Audio EngineersWe are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced audio engineers with strong expertise editing and quality-checking German-language speech recordings for text-to-speech, speech AI, and machine learning applications.This role focuses on preparing high-quality German speech datasets for advanced AI systems. Selected professionals will edit and restore voice recordings, perform detailed technical quality assurance, evaluate pronunciation and naturalness, and ensure large volumes of audio meet consistent production and machine learning specifications.Key ResponsibilitiesSpeech Audio EditingEdit and process German-language voice recordings for speech and TTS applicationsPerform silence trimming, breath reduction or removal, de-clicking, de-essing, and noise reductionCorrect technical defects while preserving natural speech characteristicsPrepare clean, consistent recordings suitable for machine learning pipelinesWork efficiently across large batches of speech audioAudio Quality AssuranceReview recordings for clipping, distortion, background noise, and unwanted artefactsAssess loudness consistency and level balance across recordingsIdentify recording inconsistencies and technical defectsEnsure audio conforms to defined technical and production specificationsMaintain consistent quality standards across high-volume datasetsGerman Speech EvaluationEvaluate pronunciation, fluency, naturalness, and overall speech quality in GermanIdentify unnatural pronunciation, articulation, pacing, or deliveryApply native or near-native listening judgment to German speech nuancesDistinguish linguistic or performance issues from technical audio defectsAssess recordings for suitability within speech and TTS training workflowsDataset & Production WorkflowWork with structured speech datasets and large recording batchesMaintain accuracy and throughput across repetitive, high-precision tasksCollaborate with teams working on voice talent recordings and speech-model trainingFollow established audio QA, file-management, and evaluation processesProvide clear technical feedback on recordings requiring correction or replacementIdeal ProfileStrong candidates may have:Native or near-native German fluencyProfessional experience editing speech, dialogue, narration, or voice recordingsStrong critical listening skills for German-language speechPractical knowledge of speech audio quality standardsExperience identifying and correcting noise, clipping, distortion, clicks, sibilance, and related defectsHands-on experience with professional audio restoration or editing softwareExperience working with high-volume audio datasets or structured production workflowsStrong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent quality at scaleEducational BackgroundTraining in audio engineering, sound engineering, audio production, broadcast production, or a related discipline may be helpfulEquivalent professional experience in speech editing, dialogue production, or audio post-production may also be consideredPractical speech-audio editing expertise is particularly valuable for this engagementNice to HaveExperience with iZotope RX, Pro Tools, or comparable audio restoration softwarePrevious work with text-to-speech platforms or vendorsExperience with speech ML, voice AI, or synthetic speech projectsFamiliarity with audio annotation or QA pipelinesExperience preparing datasets for machine learning applicationsBackground directing or editing German voice talentKnowledge of dialogue restoration and speech-specific post-productionExperience assessing differences between natural and synthetic speechWhy This OpportunityApply professional audio engineering expertise to advanced speech AI developmentWork specifically with German-language voice recordingsContribute to high-quality datasets used in text-to-speech and speech-model workflowsCombine technical audio restoration with critical linguistic listeningWork across large-scale, structured production environmentsParticipate in flexible remote consulting workContract DetailsIndependent contractor roleFully remote with flexible schedulingCompensation of up to $45 per hour depending on expertise and project scopeNative or near-native German fluency is requiredProfessional experience editing speech or voice recordings is requiredWork may include speech editing, audio restoration, technical QA, pronunciation evaluation, dataset review, and quality controlWeekly payments via Stripe or WiseProjects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performanceWork will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institutionAbout the PlatformThis opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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