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Japanese Language Expert

Micro1

AI Language Experts Contractor
Remote (Global) $32 – $35/hr May 18, 2026

Job description

As a Japanese Language Expert, you will contribute language expertise toward training next-generation AI systems.

This role focuses on improving AI understanding of Japanese language transcription, pronunciation, communication patterns, and speech quality through real-world linguistic input and audio recordings.

No prior AI experience is required. Japanese language expertise is the primary qualification.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and correct machine-generated Japanese transcriptions for:

    • Accuracy
    • Naturalness
    • Contextual correctness
  • Record short high-quality audio clips based on provided Japanese transcriptions

  • Ensure recordings are completed in:

    • Quiet environments
    • Clear audio conditions
    • Distraction-free settings
  • Deliver expressive and accurate verbal recordings following project guidelines

  • Collaborate with:

    • Transcription specialists
    • Audio reviewers
    • Language quality teams

to maintain consistency and quality standards.

  • Provide feedback on:

    • Language nuances
    • Pronunciation
    • Contextual interpretation
    • Cultural accuracy
  • Participate in quality assurance and validation processes for AI language datasets

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Native-level fluency in Japanese

  • Deep understanding of:

    • Regional language nuances
    • Cultural context
    • Natural Japanese communication
  • Strong:

    • Written communication
    • Verbal communication
    • Attention to detail
  • Ability to accurately identify transcription and pronunciation issues

  • Comfortable recording voice clips using standard laptop microphones

  • Reliable access to a quiet recording environment

  • Ability to complete repetitive tasks while maintaining high quality standards

  • Ability to work independently within distributed remote teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with:

    • Audio transcription
    • Voice recording
    • Localization projects
    • Linguistics workflows
  • Familiarity with:

    • AI data annotation
    • Speech recognition systems
    • Language technology tools
  • Experience collaborating with multilingual or international teams

Additional Information

This role offers Japanese language professionals an opportunity to contribute linguistic expertise toward improving AI speech recognition, transcription quality, and multilingual language systems.

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