Audio Editor - AI Trainer

Opportunity Overview Handshake is looking for skilled Audacity users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with audio editing, podcast production, or voice-over recording to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand audio tasks and post-production workflows. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on. Who This Is For This is a good fit if you're an experienced Audacity user who has worked in or around roles like: Audio Editor or Audio Post-Production Specialist Podcast Producer Voice-Over Artist or Multimedia Specialist You should have solid experience with one or more of the following: Audio editing, noise reduction, or sound cleanup using Audacity Recording and producing podcasts or voice-over content Annotating or labeling audio assets Reviewing audio for quality, accuracy, or production consistency What You'll Do You'll use your experience with Audacity to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world audio editing and post-production workflows. No prior AI or technical experience is required. Qualifications We're looking for people who have: At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Audacity , whether through professional work or freelance projects A working knowledge of audio editing concepts and post-production workflows Strong written communication skills and attention to detail The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines Application Process Create a Handshake account Upload your resume and submit your portfolio Verify your identity Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects Start working and earning Work Model and Project Details Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role) Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available Work Authorization Must be currently residing in the United States. F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.