Audio Transcription (Japanese)

The work

You will listen to short Japanese recordings and create clean, standardized verbatim transcripts. The work reflects exactly what was said, not translation or creative writing.

You will also review audio using set options, including flagging unclear or unusable clips and marking sections that cannot be understood with confidence. Accuracy and consistent use of the guidelines matter more than speed.

• Transcribe short Japanese audio clips accurately.
• Use kanji, kana, okurigana, punctuation, and other Japanese writing conventions correctly.
• Apply detailed transcription rules without improvising.
• Review imperfect audio and mark unclear sections using predefined options.

What it pays and takes

This is long-term, ongoing contractor work with a steady part-time workload. The project expects a daily cadence and careful, reliable work.

• Pay: $15 USD per hour.
• Hours: About 1 hour per day, Monday through Friday, or less than 20 hours per week.
• Schedule: Flexible, as long as you complete the required daily work.
• Location: Open to candidates currently located in Japan.
• Languages: Fluent Japanese with professional-level writing accuracy and bilingual Japanese and English ability.
• Experience level: Intermediate.
• Requirements: Strong listening skills and careful judgment when audio is imperfect.
• Requirements: Reliable internet, a computer suitable for web-based tools, quality headphones, and a quiet work environment.
• Preferred: Experience in transcription, captioning, subtitling, or speech data labeling and quality assurance.
• Commitment: Long-term work for 12 months or more.
• Before starting: Complete a short Japanese transcription sample.

How it works

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About AI training work

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Where you can work

This role is 100% remote, for applicants located in Japan.