Japanese-English Transcription AI Training Expert

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling. It helps people discover projects, build a professional profile, and apply for opportunities that match their skills.

As an OpenTrain AI contractor, you can develop a portfolio of work in a fast-growing field while contributing to the systems behind modern artificial intelligence.

About AI Training and Transcription Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. People prepare, review, and improve examples—including audio transcripts and language data—that help AI systems understand and generate better results.

This role focuses on Japanese-English transcription and linguistic review, combining language expertise with careful quality control to help improve transcription output.

The Role

OpenTrain AI is hiring a Japanese-English Transcription AI Training Expert to transcribe audio and written materials, review and edit transcripts, and provide linguistic feedback that improves transcription quality for AI systems.

This is an entry-level, remote contractor opportunity with part-time availability of 20 or more hours per week. Compensation ranges from $30 to $65 per hour.

• Employment type: Contractor, part-time
• Work arrangement: Remote, worldwide
• Time commitment: 20+ hours per week
• Languages: Japanese and English
• Pay: $30-$65 per hour

What You'll Do

You will work carefully across Japanese and English materials, preserving linguistic accuracy, context, and consistency. The role also involves coordinating with teammates and managing multiple assignments to established standards and deadlines.

• Transcribe audio and written materials between Japanese and English with high accuracy.
• Review and edit transcripts to preserve linguistic and contextual fidelity.
• Provide feedback that improves transcription processes and output quality.
• Collaborate with team members to uphold project standards.
• Manage multiple transcription tasks and meet deadlines consistently.

Required Qualifications

You should be able to work independently in a remote team setting while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. Experience in transcription, translation, or a related language service is required.

• Native or near-native Japanese proficiency.
• Strong command of English for transcription and editing.
• Experience in transcription, translation, or related language services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team setting.
• Proficiency with transcription tools and digital collaboration platforms.
• Comfortable working 20 or more hours per week remotely.

Helpful Background

The following experience can help you succeed in the role, particularly when working with varied materials and detailed language-quality requirements.

• Prior experience with bilingual transcription projects.
• Familiarity with technical terminology across different industries.
• Background in language studies, linguistics, or a similar field.

Why Build an AI Training Career

AI training and data labeling are rapidly growing areas of technology work. Contributors help shape how cutting-edge AI systems understand language, respond to people, and perform in the real world.

OpenTrain gives you a place to showcase relevant experience, discover projects that fit your skills, and build a lasting portfolio in AI training and data labeling.

• Work remotely from anywhere with an internet connection.
• Choose flexible part-time work that can fit around other commitments.
• Apply your Japanese-English language expertise to emerging AI systems.
• Build experience in transcription, linguistic review, and AI training.