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Japanese Linguistic Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr

at mercor

Job Description

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: Japanese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $50/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 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 20–30 mins to complete)

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

Resources & Support

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

Originally posted on Himalayas

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Japanese-Linguistic-ExpertLanguage-EvaluatorTranscriptionistAI-Data-AnnotationLocalization-SpecialistFreelance-Japanese-Language-Quality-Assurance-SpecialistRemote-LinguistJapanese-AI-Language-Specialist