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

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.

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

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