Japanese Audio Transcription Specialist

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the centralized platform where people build careers in AI training and data labeling. Contributors find and apply for specialized projects, consolidate opportunities, and grow a unified portfolio that demonstrates their expertise in teaching AI systems.

This posting is for a contractor role recruited via OpenTrain. Working with OpenTrain connects you to real AI training work that directly shapes how modern models learn from human examples.

About AI Training Work

AI training (also called data labeling or annotation) is the human side of building artificial intelligence: people prepare, correct, and rate examples—like transcriptions and recordings—that models learn from. These projects are often fully remote, flexible, and accessible to contributors with strong language skills and attention to detail.

• You’ll work on real speech data that helps improve Japanese speech recognition and conversational AI.
• Most tasks are flexible and can be done from a quiet home workspace with a laptop microphone.

The Role

OpenTrain and OpenTrain are recruiting a Japanese Audio Transcription Specialist to correct machine-generated Japanese transcriptions, create short voice recordings, and provide feedback on pronunciation and nuance. This is an entry-level, contractor, part-time role suited to native-level Japanese speakers who can commit 20+ hours per week and work independently.

• Employment type: Contractor, Part-time.
• Time commitment: 20+ hours per week.
• Data types: Audio — tasks include transcription, audio recording, data collection, and evaluation/rating.

What You'll Do

• Review and correct machine-generated Japanese transcriptions for accuracy, naturalness, and context.
• Record short audio clips (~10 seconds) from provided scripts using a laptop microphone, following project guidelines.
• Deliver clear, accurate, and expressive verbal recordings that reflect natural pronunciation and nuance.
• Provide quality feedback on pronunciation, nuance, and contextual issues to help improve model outputs.
• Participate in quality-control tasks to maintain data integrity and consistency across the dataset.

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in Japanese with a strong understanding of regional and cultural nuances.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Japanese.
• Careful attention to detail and ability to identify and correct transcription errors.
• Comfort recording voice with a standard laptop microphone and access to a quiet recording environment.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks while maintaining high-quality output and consistency.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaborate remotely when needed.

Helpful Background

• Experience with transcription or audio recording.
• Background in linguistics, localization, or language-focused work.
• Familiarity with AI data annotation or speech recognition workflows is a plus.

Compensation, Schedule & How To Apply

Pay: $32–$35 USD per hour (hourly rate range provided). This role requires 20+ hours per week and is contracted, part-time work.

Languages: Japanese (required). Location: worldwide — work remotely from anywhere with a suitable recording setup and internet access.

To apply, create an OpenTrain account, complete your profile, and submit your application for this project so recruiters can review your qualifications and availability.

• Payment type: Pay per hour.
• (project uses a non-standard tool set specified by the client).
• Label types you’ll perform: Transcription, Audio Recording, Data Collection, Evaluation/Rating.