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Japanese Language Expert

RemoteJobsOne


Job Location:

Tokyo - Japan

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 36
Posted: 24 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in Japan.

Pay: $20$36/hr

Role Title: Japanese Language Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are engaging Japanese Transcription Experts to contribute to a customer project focused on audio transcription and AI this role youll apply your Japanese language expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn reason and perform through high-quality real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

  1. Transcribe Japanese audio samples accurately capturing content context speaker nuances and linguistic details.
  2. Review edit and validate Japanese transcripts for completeness clarity and adherence to project guidelines.
  3. Correct errors inconsistencies or ambiguities in machine-generated or human-created transcriptions.
  4. Annotate audio files or transcripts with relevant metadata and contextual notes as required.
  5. Collaborate with project managers and other experts to ensure consistency and quality across deliverables.
  6. Use transcription tools and platforms to process and submit work according to project requirements.
  7. Contribute linguistic and cultural insights to improve AI model understanding and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Native-level fluency in Japanese with strong comprehension of both spoken and written language.
  2. Professional experience in audio transcription linguistic review localization or related language work is strongly encouraged.
  3. Familiarity with transcription conventions audio review workflows annotation tools or speech data projects is preferred.
  4. Keen attention to detail accuracy and the ability to recognize subtle language pronunciation or context differences in audio samples.
  5. Proficiency in English to follow project instructions and manage occasional English-language content.
  6. Previous participation in AI training data data annotation or language technology projects is a plus.
  7. Strong organizational skills and commitment to delivering high-quality timely submissions.

How to apply

Apply here with your profile. We will then email you a link to complete your application on the hiring platform your application is only considered once that final step is done.