Japanese Audio Transcript Editor (AI Training): Remote

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just native-level Japanese, strong listening skills, and a commitment to word-level accuracy.

- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

* Listen to Japanese audio recordings and review corresponding transcripts for accuracy * Correct errors in transcription — including misheard words, missing segments, incorrect kanji, and punctuation issues * Verify and adjust word-level timing and alignment to match the audio precisely * Apply detailed style and formatting guidelines consistently across all assignments * Flag unclear, ambiguous, or low-quality audio segments according to project protocols * Maintain high accuracy and consistency across large volumes of transcript data * Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

* Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension * Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook * Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts * Able to follow detailed style guides and formatting rules precisely and consistently * Strong reading and writing skills in Japanese, including confident use of kanji, hiragana, and katakana * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * Comfortable using web-based tools and audio playback interfaces

Nice to Have

* Experience as a transcriptionist, court reporter, or captioning/subtitling editor * Background in linguistics, language studies, or Japanese language education * Prior work with annotation platforms, data labeling tools, or transcription software * Experience with closed-captioning workflows or subtitle timing * Familiarity with AI training data or speech recognition systems

Why Join Us

* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work * Contribute to AI development that directly improves how technology understands Japanese speech * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch