Japanese-English Transcription and Review Specialist

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this role. OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling, helping people discover projects, build a professional profile, and grow in a fast-moving technology industry.

• Remote work available worldwide
• Part-time contractor engagement
• 20+ hours per week
• Pay range: $65-$98 USD per hour

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human work behind modern artificial intelligence. Contributors prepare and review examples such as transcriptions, translations, and model outputs so AI systems can better understand language and respond accurately. Your bilingual expertise will help improve the quality of language data used in AI development.

• Work on cutting-edge AI training projects
• Contribute language and contextual expertise to improve AI systems
• Build experience in a rapidly growing field

The Role

OpenTrain AI is recruiting a Japanese-English Transcription and Review Specialist to support AI training through accurate handling of bilingual audio and written materials. You will transcribe content in Japanese and English, review and edit transcripts for linguistic and contextual fidelity, and provide feedback that strengthens transcription quality.

This role is suited to language professionals who can balance precision, organization, and reliable delivery across multiple assignments. The position is listed at entry level, while prior experience in transcription, translation, or related language services is required.

• Employment type: Contractor, part-time
• Schedule expectation: 20+ hours per week
• Work arrangement: Fully remote and worldwide
• Languages: Japanese and English
• Data type: Audio
• Primary task: Transcription

What You'll Do

You will work independently and with remote team members to produce accurate bilingual transcripts, assess their quality, and help maintain consistent project standards. Clear communication, careful organization, and dependable delivery will be important across multiple tasks.

• Transcribe Japanese and English audio and written materials accurately
• Review and edit transcripts to preserve linguistic meaning and context
• Assess bilingual transcript accuracy and contextual fidelity
• Provide practical linguistic feedback to improve transcription processes
• Manage multiple transcription assignments with close attention to detail
• Collaborate with remote team members to maintain project quality standards
• Communicate clearly through written and verbal channels
• Meet project deadlines

Requirements

Applicants must have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, along with a strong command of English and effective written and verbal communication skills in both languages. You should be able to evaluate bilingual content carefully and identify issues involving meaning, context, and transcription accuracy.

• Native or near-native Japanese proficiency
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in transcription, translation, or related language services
• Ability to review transcripts for linguistic and contextual fidelity
• Familiarity with transcription tools
• Familiarity with digital collaboration platforms
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently

Helpful Background

Prior bilingual transcription experience and familiarity with technical terminology across industries can help when source materials include specialized vocabulary. Academic or professional experience in linguistics, language studies, or a related field is also helpful.

• Bilingual Japanese-English transcription experience
• Knowledge of technical terminology across industries
• Academic or professional background in linguistics
• Academic or professional background in language studies or a related field

Why Build Your AI Training Career With OpenTrain

AI training and data labeling offer a flexible way to work in technology from anywhere with an internet connection. OpenTrain helps contributors find projects that match their skills, build a credible portfolio, and grow their experience in work that directly shapes how AI systems understand and use language.

• Work remotely from anywhere in the world
• Choose flexible part-time work around your schedule
• Apply your Japanese-English language expertise to AI development
• Build a portfolio in a growing technology industry