Fast Facts

Handshake is seeking experienced Audacity users for a flexible, project-based role as an Audio Editor - AI Trainer, where you'll evaluate AI-generated audio content and provide valuable feedback.

Responsibilities: Utilize your audio editing skills to assess AI-generated audio and assist in creating tools related to audio editing and production workflows.

Skills: Proficiency in Audacity with experience in audio editing, noise reduction, podcast production, and quality review.

Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience with Audacity, strong written communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Location: This is a fully remote position, allowing work from anywhere in the United States with reliable internet access.

Compensation: $125 - $125 / Hourly

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 3+ years 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 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

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.

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