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Expert Opportunity - Japanese Language & Cultural Fluency Consultant

Ask Ethos

Linguistics (SME) Contractor
Remote (Global) $100/hr August 15, 2026

Job description

We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced bilingual Japanese-English professionals who can help train their latest language model on professional document, spreadsheet, and slide deck tasks. We're looking for Japanese-English translators and localization specialists with 4+ years of professional translation or cross-cultural business experience to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated documents, spreadsheets, and slide decks across core workflows: business and legal translation review, localization and tone-adaptation QA, cultural-context and etiquette assessments, native-fluency writing evaluation, terminology and glossary management, and bilingual client-facing materials.

Compensation: $100/hour

Commitment: Flexible, 5-20 hours per week (or more if desired)

Location: Fully remote, work on your own schedule

Start date: ASAP

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years in professional Japanese-English translation, localization, or bicultural business communications
  • Native or near-native fluency in Japanese, with direct experience reviewing high-stakes Japanese-language business or legal materials
  • Expert-level document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail

About Ethos

Ethos is a new expert network built by a McKinsey/SoftBank/DeepMind team and backed by world-leading investors like General Catalyst. We connect experts with investors and consultancies for paid expert calls, speaking engagements, and advisory opportunities.

Requirements

  • 4+ years in professional Japanese-English translation, localization, or bicultural business communications
  • Native or near-native fluency in Japanese, with direct experience reviewing high-stakes Japanese-language business or legal materials
  • Expert-level document, spreadsheet, and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail
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