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

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Job source

Himalayas

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Workplace

Fully remote

US state

Nationwide remote

Category

Non-Phone

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Not checked yet

Posted

2 days ago

Closes

11/15/2026

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About the role

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 For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: 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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