Audio Transcription Expert (Japanese)

The work

You will help train AI systems to understand spoken Japanese. The work combines accurate transcription, transcript review, and language-focused quality checks.

• Transcribe Japanese audio while capturing meaning, context, speaker nuances, and language details.
• Review, edit, and validate transcripts for completeness, clarity, and project requirements.
• Correct errors, inconsistencies, and unclear sections in machine-generated or human-created transcripts.
• Add relevant metadata and contextual notes to audio files or transcripts.
• Use transcription tools and platforms to process and submit work.
• Share Japanese linguistic and cultural insights that can improve AI understanding.
• Work with project managers and other experts to keep quality consistent across submissions.

What it pays and takes

This is an entry-level, part-time contractor role. Professional experience in transcription, linguistic review, localization, or related language work is encouraged, while familiarity with speech data projects and annotation tools is preferred.

• Pay: $20 to $36 per hour.
• Time: Fewer than 20 hours per week.
• Location: Open to candidates in Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
• Language: Professional fluency in Japanese, with strong spoken and written comprehension.
• English: Proficiency in English is required for project instructions and occasional English-language content.
• Requirements: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and the ability to recognize subtle differences in pronunciation, language, and context.
• Work arrangement: Part-time contract work.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training work is the human work behind systems that understand language, images, audio, and other data. Transcribers and reviewers prepare accurate examples so AI models can learn spoken language, context, and nuance.