Japanese Audio Evaluation Specialist

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Japanese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 1020 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in Japanese ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Produce high-quality written outputs in Japanese with English support when required.
• Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Japanese and English.
• Conduct model testing and grading providing structured feedback to improve performance.
• Participate in QA and review cycles to maintain consistency and reliability.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Strong writing editing and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and professional fluency in English.
• Familiarity with spoken Japanese regional dialects and honorific systems.
• Ability to transcribe and analyze Japanese audio content accurately.

Preferred

• College students or recent graduates.
• Background in linguistics humanities social sciences journalism or technical disciplines.
• Experience with transcription annotation localization or research workflows in Japanese.
• Interest in AI language models or applied research environments.

Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete)

• Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes).
• If selected you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work.

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