Japanese Audio Transcription

We are looking for you who are fluent in Japanese and English! Join a short-term remote project helping train AI language systems.Your task in this project is to listen to audio recordings in Japanese then transcribe what you hear accurately. These recordings reflect how Japanese people actually speak, with different accents, ages, and speaking styles, and your work helps make AI understand local voices better.If you’re comfortable working with audio, detail-oriented, and can commit a few hours a day, this project is for you.What You'll be Doing?Listen to Japanese audio clips and transcribe them accurately Segment audio into natural speech units Identify and label speakers when multiple voices are present Add simple annotations (e.g. gender, age group, emotion) Follow project guidelines to maintain high-quality outputs Communicate actively with the Project Manager for clarificationsProject DetailsDuration: 2 monthsTime commitment: Around 4–6 hours per dayOnboarding Training: Mandatory (TBD, during office hours 9am–6pm GMT +8)Working hours: Flexible (tasks can be completed anytime in the given deadline)Project period: March – April 2026RequirementsWe welcome both native and non-native Japanese speakers to apply. What matters most for this role is your ability to accurately understand and transcribe real-life spoken Japanese.What do I need?Bilingual in Japanese and English (required)Comfortable reading and writing in both Japanese and EnglishStrong listening skills with the ability to understand various Japanese accents and speaking stylesNative and non-native Japanese speakers are welcomeNon-native speakers should have JLPT N3 – N2 proficiency or higher, with strong confidence in writing, listening, and readingDetail-oriented and patient, able to maintain at least 95% accuracyWilling to ask questions when unsureLaptop or desktop with a stable internet connectionAbility to manage your own time and meet deadlinesWilling to complete a pre-assessment as part of the screening processA mandatory pre-assessment will be shared to evaluate whether your language proficiency meets the project’s quality standards.Bonus point: previous experience in transcription, data labelling, or AI-related projectsBenefitsWork remotely from anywhereBe part of an AI project representing real Japanese speech and accentsPriority consideration for future opportunitiesGain hands-on experience in AI and language data workContribute to building smarter and more inclusive technology

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