Japanese Transcription Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $37/hr

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Sonic Audit Specialist - Japanese Type: Contract Compensation: $38/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Evaluate AI training data in Japanese for accuracy and consistency. • Review multilingual transcription audits by listening to recordings and verifying transcriptions. • Conduct forced alignment audits by checking and correcting audio segments and timestamps. • Apply error codes and provide clear rationales for each judgment. • Work independently with a focus on careful listening and precise error identification. • Complete a calibration phase before starting production work. Qualifications Must-Have • Native or near-native command of Japanese as spoken in Japan. • Strong English reading and writing skills. • Experience in transcription, subtitling, localization, or linguistic annotation. • Ability to apply a disciplined rubric consistently. Preferred • Prior AI data annotation or model evaluation experience. • Background in phonetics or linguistics . • Experience with audio editing or waveform tools . Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas