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Japanese Transcription Specialist - Fully Remote

Remote Friendly Contract Japanese Phonetics AI Rubrics Linguistics

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 D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Sonic Audit Specialist - Japanese
Type: Contract
Compensation: $38/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI training data in Japanese for accuracy and consistency.
  • Review multilingual transcription audits by listening to recordings and verifying transcriptions.
  • Conduct forced alignment audits by checking and correcting audio segments and timestamps.
  • Apply error codes and provide clear rationales for each judgment.
  • Work independently with a focus on careful listening and precise error identification.
  • Complete a calibration phase before starting production work.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Native or near-native command of Japanese as spoken in Japan.
  • Strong English reading and writing skills.
  • Experience in transcription, subtitling, localization, or linguistic annotation.
  • Ability to apply a disciplined rubric consistently.

Preferred

  • Prior AI data annotation or model evaluation experience.
  • Background in phonetics or linguistics.
  • Experience with audio editing or waveform tools.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.


Japanese Transcription Specialist - Fully Remote

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