Japanese Language Expert for Audio Transcription

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 meaningful projects that shape how modern AI systems work.

• Remote contractor opportunity based in Japan
• Create a free OpenTrain account and apply in minutes
• Work on practical language and speech data used to improve AI

About AI Training and Speech Data

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. People transcribe, review, annotate, and evaluate examples so AI systems can better understand language, speech, context, and real-world communication.

In this role, your Japanese language expertise will help improve how AI models interpret spoken Japanese, including pronunciation, speaker nuances, contextual meaning, and linguistic details.

• Contribute to cutting-edge AI development
• Apply Japanese and English language skills to real speech data
• Support more accurate and context-aware AI systems

The Role

OpenTrain AI is seeking an intermediate Japanese Language Expert for a remote contractor project expected to run for 3 to 6 months. Candidates must be based in Japan and comfortable working in both Japanese and English.

The role focuses on Japanese audio transcription, transcript quality review, metadata annotation, and linguistic feedback. Compensation is listed at $20 to $36 per hour.

• Role type: Contractor
• Location: Remote, candidates must be based in Japan
• Project duration: Expected 3 to 6 months
• Languages: Japanese and English
• Pay: $20 to $36 per hour

What You'll Do

You will process Japanese audio samples and review transcripts for accuracy, completeness, clarity, and alignment with project guidelines. You will also help identify subtle differences in pronunciation, context, and speaker intent.

• Transcribe Japanese audio samples accurately
• Capture content, context, speaker nuances, and linguistic details
• Review, edit, and validate Japanese transcripts
• Correct errors, inconsistencies, and ambiguities in machine-generated or human-created transcripts
• Annotate audio files or transcripts with metadata and contextual notes
• Use transcription tools and platforms to process and submit work
• Collaborate with project managers and other experts to maintain consistency and quality
• Provide linguistic and cultural insights that improve AI model performance

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

This role requires native-level Japanese fluency, strong spoken and written comprehension, and fluent English proficiency for following instructions and handling occasional English-language content. Professional experience is encouraged but not required as an explicit requirement.

• Native-level fluency in Japanese
• Fluent English proficiency and comfort working in English and Japanese
• Strong comprehension of spoken and written language
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to recognize subtle language, pronunciation, and contextual differences
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to timely, high-quality submissions
• Experience in audio transcription, linguistic review, localization, or related language work is strongly encouraged
• Familiarity with transcription conventions, audio review workflows, annotation tools, or speech data projects is preferred
• Previous AI training data, data annotation, or language technology experience is a plus

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is a strong fit for Japanese language professionals, transcription specialists, localization contributors, and detail-oriented reviewers who want to help shape speech and language technology. It may also suit experienced contributors who have worked with annotation tools or AI training data projects.

• Japanese language experts based in Japan
• Transcriptionists and linguistic reviewers
• Localization professionals familiar with Japanese and English
• Contributors interested in speech data and AI training
• Detail-oriented professionals who can follow precise project guidelines

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account, review the opportunity details, and apply through OpenTrain. If selected, you will complete the project work as a contractor using the required transcription and submission workflows.

• Confirm that you are based in Japan
• Highlight your Japanese and English proficiency
• Include relevant transcription, localization, linguistic review, or AI data experience
• Apply through OpenTrain for consideration