Japanese Translator (Remote | $30–$60/hr)

Japanese Expert

Position: Japanese Expert

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $30–$60/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

We are seeking Japanese language experts to contribute to an AI training project. In this role, you will apply your Japanese language expertise to evaluate audio content and help improve the fluency, accuracy, and naturalness of AI-generated speech.

Your work will support the development of next-generation AI systems through high-quality linguistic assessments and detailed feedback based on real-world language usage. No prior AI experience is required; your language expertise is what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Listen to Japanese audio clips and evaluate the speaker's or AI model's nativeness, fluency, and overall language proficiency.
• Assess pronunciation, intonation, clarity, and linguistic authenticity according to established evaluation guidelines.
• Identify unnatural expressions, pronunciation inconsistencies, and other language-related inaccuracies.
• Document assessments through clear, concise, and well-structured written feedback in English.
• Provide detailed justifications for evaluation decisions, highlighting relevant linguistic characteristics and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in audio or language content.
• Contribute linguistic insights to improve AI models' Japanese language understanding and speech generation.
• Complete assigned audio review tasks accurately and within established deadlines.
• Maintain consistency and high-quality standards across all evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese, with natural fluency and clear enunciation.
• Minimum B2-level English proficiency, particularly in written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify subtle differences in pronunciation, fluency, and language usage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate linguistic observations and evaluation findings clearly in English.
• Strong listening and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks accurately in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in voice specialization, linguistics, phonetics, music, audio engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with audio analysis, transcription, speech evaluation, or linguistic assessment.
• Familiarity with Japanese dialects, regional variations, pronunciation patterns, and natural conversational usage.
• Experience in media, communications, language instruction, or teaching.
• Ability to recognize nuanced differences in speech patterns and provide structured, actionable feedback.

Compensation & Engagement

• Compensation: $30–$60/hour
• Engagement Type: Contractor
• Work Arrangement: Remote