Mercor

Japanese Linguistic Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr

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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: Japanese Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$50/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

Transcribe and optimize audio and video content in Japanese, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Produce high-quality written outputs in Japanese, with English support when required.

Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Japanese and English.

Conduct model testing and grading, providing structured feedback to improve performance.

Participate in QA and review cycles to maintain consistency and reliability.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and professional fluency in English.

Familiarity with spoken Japanese, regional dialects, and honorific systems.

Ability to transcribe and analyze Japanese audio content accurately.

Preferred

College students or recent graduates.

Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines.

Experience with transcription, annotation, localization, or research workflows in Japanese.

Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes).

If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work.

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  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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I am interested in the Japanese Linguistic Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $50/hr role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Writing, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Mercor needs from this hire.

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